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FV53 EWU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,946 mi
Last recorded114,946 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 EWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 114,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2017

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 109,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 109,522 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 105,625 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 105,625 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 95,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 95,806 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,866 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 91,866 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 80,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,069 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,054 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 63,054 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,830 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 55,830 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,212 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,390 miles

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

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