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FV53 EYB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,265 mi
Last recorded178,265 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 178,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake+clutch pedal rubber slightly deteriorated--front tyres worn on inner edge-front brake discs slightly corroded-brake pipes surface rust-front brake pads low-rear shockers have a slight leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 158,245 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubber worn

coil springs corroded

engine has an oil leak

front brake discs scored

steering rack slight play in n/s arm

wishbone bushes pershing

Fail 31 Mar 2012 158,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake and clutch pedal rubber worn

engine has an oil leak

front brake discs scored

Pass 1 Apr 2011 133,456 miles

front discs scored an wearing thin an corroded

front pads wearing low

front wish bone bushs wearing starting to deterating

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f track rod end slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2010 102,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front rear wishbone bush slightly perished and weak

nearside front tyre slightly worn

offside front rear wishbone bush slightly weak and perrishing

rear seat belt slightly stiff

slight lift in both front ball joints

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2009 75,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre second hand replaced and are on limit

exhaust coroded

front number plate slightly deteriated

nearside wishbone bush slightly perished

offside front disc slightly scored

pipes covered by subatance unable to check properley

slight judder at front brakes

wipers smearing

Fail 12 Mar 2009 75,374 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

exhaust coroded

front number plate slightly deteriated

nearside wishbone bush slightly perished

offside front disc slightly scored

offside front disc slightly scored

pipes covered by subatance unable to check properley

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,421 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 48,421 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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 EYB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EYB, 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 EYB registered?

FV53 EYB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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