MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,189 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front wishbone rear bushes splitting
front brake pads appear low
o/s door mirror slightly insecure
o/s front brake pipe under chassis corroded
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front wishbone rear bushes splitting
front brake pads appear low
o/s door mirror slightly insecure
o/s front brake pipe under chassis corroded
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill behind step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of chassis (below servo as viewed from front under bonnet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle brake pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill & wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/inner rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis above axle (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.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 pipe across axle where clipped to axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis above axle (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill & inner wheel arch just outside of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis above axle (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across axle where clipped to axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis above axle (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill & inner wheel arch just outside of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s fog light inop
slight oil leak from rear crank seal
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s fog light inop
slight oil leak from rear crank seal
unable to open bonnet
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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FV53 EWT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 EWT, 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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FV53 EWT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2003.
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