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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
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)
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)
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)
front and rear chassis corroded but not holed
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight imbalance on rear brakes
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
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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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