MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
263,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear chassis starting to corroded above axle
centre rar propshaft mounting worn
oil leak offside rear hub
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both rear chassis starting to corroded above axle
centre rar propshaft mounting worn
oil leak offside rear hub
rear bump stops missing
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
nearside front door stiff in operation to open
offside front tyre worn inner shoulder
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
nearside front door stiff in operation to open
offside front tyre worn inner shoulder
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front brakes binding
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
front brake pads low
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 FET is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 FET, 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 FET registered?
FV53 FET is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2003.
Is FV53 FET safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV53 FET shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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