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FV53 HVY

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HVY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 227,747 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 219,122 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 215,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 213,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 208,632 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 208,626 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 196,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 196,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 182,562 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outerskin corroded/ peeling away.

NSF & OSF brake pipes corrodeing.

OSR wheel bearing slight play.

Rear propshaft UJ has play in the joint.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 182,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Centre exhaust silencer outerskin corroded/ peeling away.

NSF & OSF brake pipes corrodeing.

OSR wheel bearing slight play.

Rear propshaft UJ has play in the joint.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 165,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various metal brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 165,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various metal brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 146,304 miles

Brake vacuum pump leaking oil around NS of engine.

Front number plate deteriorated.

NSF & OSF tyre valves cracked.

Play in rear propshaft universal joint.

Slight oil weap from OSR brake drum area.

Spare tyre flatt.

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 146,299 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake vacuum pump leaking oil around NS of engine.

Front number plate deteriorated.

NSF & OSF tyre valves cracked.

Play in rear propshaft universal joint.

Slight oil weap from OSR brake drum area.

Spare tyre flatt.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 126,105 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Nov 2009 117,402 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 111,233 miles

Front brake pads 90% worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2007 89,291 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 89,291 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 65,554 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 65,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HVY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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