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FV53 FDD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2018

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected when two lights oparted together (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring rear chassis holed extensively the whole area is holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring main chassis holed extensively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frontspring eye extensively holed and corroded around this area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills front to rear holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis holed and corroded extensivly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis holed top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area extessivel holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and step holed and fibreglassed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind spring hangerextenssivly holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring eye extensively holed around this area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear inner sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger areaextenssively holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top area main chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly excess travel (1.1.6 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember under radiator holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached inner arch front holed (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner engine mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached front inner arch area holed under headlamp (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front coil springs rusted both sides

Front number plate

Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front slight play in drivers seat base

Offside Rear no plate light

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 209,269 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 209,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 207,676 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 207,596 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 150,381 miles

front and rear chassis corroded but not holed

Fail 3 Sep 2014 150,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear chassis corroded but not holed

Pass 14 Aug 2013 147,442 miles

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

n/s and o/s front and rear under vehicle corroded

o/s hand brake sticking slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2013 147,442 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s and o/s front and rear under vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 137,272 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 137,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 125,694 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 125,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2010 117,681 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 117,681 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 111,084 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 6 Aug 2009 111,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 22 Aug 2008 106,112 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 82,681 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 58,199 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 FDD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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