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FX53 AXU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,411 mi
Last recorded75,411 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,411 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded.

nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 59,373 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,644 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 44,644 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 31,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,586 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 16,228 miles

lower reading near side parking brake

nail near side rear tyre †

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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FX53 AXU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX53 AXU, 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 FX53 AXU registered?

FX53 AXU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is FX53 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 AXU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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