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FV53 FET

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

263,109 mi
Last recorded263,109 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FET
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 263,109 miles

both rear chassis starting to corroded above axle

centre rar propshaft mounting worn

oil leak offside rear hub

rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Jan 2014 263,092 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 255,230 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 255,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 203,931 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 203,927 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brakes binding

Pass 8 Feb 2011 184,703 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 184,699 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 158,095 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 149,788 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 149,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 123,181 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 123,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 92,237 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 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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