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ExpiredMileage
103,976 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
underside corroded
Brake performance not tested Offside front rigid brake pipe burst during test (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill. Repair panel pop riveted, not welded. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill/step (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill, repair panel pop riveted, not welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rigid brake pipe burst during test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear leaf spring weak
Side door glass broken
Suspect various corrosion hidden behind fibreglass repairs
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arch (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under driver door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering doors step (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner box section sill rear doors step fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened within 30cms (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area and improper repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
overall chassis and structure extremely corroded in many areas further investigation RECOMMENDED!
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Corrosion and rust hole in rear panel inner cross member
Corrosion forming on exhaust system and brackets
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Various oil seeps
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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FX53 AXV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 FX53 AXV, 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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FX53 AXV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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