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FV53 KCK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,513 mi
Last recorded145,513 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 145,513 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot and handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by handbrake cable (3.1.9)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner arches various places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outriggers (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak,surface corrosion, heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2016 142,504 miles

oil leak, gearbox mountings, corrosion floors sills arches

Fail 15 Apr 2016 142,504 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s centre outriggers various places (2.4.A.3)

oil leak, gearbox mountings, corrosion floors sills arches

Pass 8 Jun 2015 135,104 miles

oil leak, corrosion floors/arches

Fail 27 May 2015 135,104 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

oil leak, corrosion floors/arches

Pass 2 Jun 2014 124,397 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 124,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 113,735 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,458 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

osf mirror case damage

surface corrosion rear x member

Fail 2 Apr 2012 103,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

osf mirror case damage

surface corrosion rear x member

Pass 31 Mar 2011 93,068 miles

end float both rear wheels

oil leak rear underside of vehicle

osf tyre bald inner edge

rear diff noise when turning rear wheels

slight noise rear bearings

slight wear front rack arms

Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,959 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 85,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,761 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 71,761 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,813 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 43,235 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 KCK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KCK, 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 KCK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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