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FV53 EZF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,708 mi
Last recorded161,708 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 161,708 miles

Coolant leak waterpump ()

nsf bottom arm rear bush

nsr outer sill corrided

osf bottom arm rear bush

osf washer jet poor

osr brake poor

Pass 26 Sep 2017 151,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2016 142,024 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 142,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour shows white light (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 131,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 117,553 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 117,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 108,803 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2012 99,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,573 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 91,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

steering lock not working

Pass 18 Nov 2010 84,928 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 84,784 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 76,403 miles

slight damage to nearside mirror

Fail 30 Oct 2009 76,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

slight damage to nearside mirror

Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,125 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 67,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,031 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 49,474 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 EZF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EZF, 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 EZF registered?

FV53 EZF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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