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FV53 EWG

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,646 mi
Last recorded141,646 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 EWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 141,646 miles

All inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body corrosion

both inner and outer sills corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2021 141,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body corrosion

both inner sill rusty

both rear floors to wheel arches rusty

exhaust rusty

front and rear inner wheel arches rusty

rear chassis rusty

slight loose of grease o/s outer cv boot

Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,082 miles

both inner and outer sills rusty

chassis rusty

floors rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2019 129,371 miles

both inner and outer sills rusty

chassis rusty

floors rusty

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Dec 2018 126,390 miles

both inner sills very rusty

chassis rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2017 123,090 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear suspension bump stops corroded and breaking away

exhaust corroded thin

inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2016 119,963 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 118,357 miles

both inner sills and door steps corroded

brake discs corroded

centre exhaust corroded thin

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 17 Dec 2014 116,086 miles

spacing on number plates no'/letters close legal requirement

Fail 21 Dec 2013 114,493 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear bump stops

strong advise movement to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2013 114,493 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear bump stops

strong advise movement to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Dec 2012 111,365 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 111,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 108,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 106,626 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 104,656 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 102,788 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 102,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 88,262 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 88,262 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 60,134 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 60,065 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EWG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

FV53 EWG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is FV53 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 EWG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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