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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Under side of vehicle light corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Chassis outer rigger slight corrosion
Offside Front Body wing slight corrosion
Offside Outer sill slight corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
VEHICLE STRUCTURE HEAVILY CORRODED AND EXTENSIVELY REPAIRED BY WELDING
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
VEHICLE STRUCTURE HEAVILY CORRODED AND EXTENSIVELY REPAIRED BY WELDING
Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch areas both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step areas both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering step area (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre section in poor condition
underside of vehicle is very rusty and has been repaired in various places
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and supporting structure - various (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor and step - two places (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and supporting structure - various (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre section in poor condition
underside of vehicle is very rusty and has been repaired in various places
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
General corrosion arround vehicle.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
INTERIOR MIRROR ADRIFT
O/S REAR SEAT BELT TWISTED
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FP53 LHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP53 LHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FP53 LHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2003.
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