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FV53 EVG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,157 mi
Last recorded87,157 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 EVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 87,157 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

n/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,800 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Near side front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges aqpproaching legal limit advise replacement

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2006 45,485 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 45,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 45,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FV53 EVG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV53 EVG, 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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What year was FV53 EVG registered?

FV53 EVG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is FV53 EVG safe to buy?

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