MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,946 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting area by spring inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill by outer rigger mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer rigger by spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front and rear wheel arc corroded
Offside Front wheel arc
Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis box section close to shackle (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside above axle area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring anchor (6.1.B.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear nearside and offside bump stops insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member has two holes in (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side seal (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by front spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side SEAL (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside rear tyre has badly deteriorated sidawall
nearside door mirror lense cracked
nearside front tyre damaged sidewall
nearside rear tyre damaged sidewall
offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge
offside front wheel rim damaged
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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FV53 EWU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EWU, 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 EWU registered?
FV53 EWU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2003.
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