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FV53 EXW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,274 mi
Last recorded132,274 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 132,274 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 132,270 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 178,358 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 178,362 miles

N/S/F SLIGHT PLAY TRACKROD END

OIL LEAK

VEHICLE RUSTY UNDERNEETH

Fail 16 Jan 2016 178,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR INNER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR OUTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

N/S/F SLIGHT PLAY TRACKROD END

OIL LEAK

VEHICLE RUSTY UNDERNEETH

Pass 5 Jan 2015 175,168 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 175,168 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 171,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under body corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 171,628 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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 Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under body corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 165,084 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both centre exhaust box's in poor condition

both door mirrors have no back covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2011 157,820 miles

corrosion in both front metal brake pipes

corrosion in front to rear chassis

corrosion in rear metal brake pipes

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brakes unballanced

Fail 23 Dec 2011 157,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in both front metal brake pipes

corrosion in front to rear chassis

corrosion in rear metal brake pipes

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brakes unballanced

Pass 18 Mar 2010 140,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low.

Nearside sidelight bulb dim.

Offside front brake pipe and front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear bushes of rear leaf springs deteriorated.

Rear lights interacting slightly.

Sump slightly corroded.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 18 Mar 2010 140,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low.

Nearside sidelight bulb dim.

Offside front brake pipe and front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear bushes of rear leaf springs deteriorated.

Rear lights interacting slightly.

Sump slightly corroded.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 125,468 miles

Both mirror casings damaged.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Long parking brake travel.

Oil leak

Rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated.

Fail 7 Mar 2009 125,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both mirror casings damaged.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Long parking brake travel.

Oil leak

Rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 102,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 53,184 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 EXW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EXW, 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 EXW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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