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FV53 EZM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,936 mi
Last recorded171,936 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 171,936 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 171,928 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step Inner Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 166,750 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 166,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 166,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 165,013 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 165,013 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 160,435 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 154,976 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 149,769 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 138,807 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 138,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 126,987 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 110,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 925,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight tyre damage to outer side wall(nearside rear)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 925,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight tyre damage to outer side wall(nearside rear)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,731 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,193 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 EZM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EZM, 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 EZM registered?

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

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