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FV53 PVW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,760 mi
Last recorded174,760 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 PVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 174,760 miles

recent welding repairs made to body and undersealed

Fail 16 Mar 2017 174,756 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer marked (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner marked (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 166,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 159,713 miles

Drivers side front and rear wheel arches coroding

Inner sill in centre corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 159,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers side front and rear wheel arches coroding

Inner sill in centre corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 147,054 miles

exhaust centre and rear silencers outer skins corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 134,773 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both exhaust centre silencers outer skin corroded

both inner sills starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 22 Feb 2013 134,773 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both exhaust centre silencers outer skin corroded

both inner sills starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2012 121,876 miles

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

both lower outer sill sections starting to get thin

middle exhaust section starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight movement in o/s steering rack end

Fail 16 Feb 2012 121,876 miles

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

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

both lower outer sill sections starting to get thin

middle exhaust section starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight movement in o/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Feb 2011 103,634 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 103,634 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 90,089 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 90,089 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,347 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 75,344 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,162 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,036 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 PVW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

FV53 PVW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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