MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Front number plate slightly deteriorated.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside seat slightly damaged.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front bumper insecure
Front number plate slightly deteriorated.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside seat slightly damaged.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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FV53 FCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FCZ, 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 FCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.
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