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FX53 ZCN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

173,240 mi
Last recorded173,240 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 ZCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 173,240 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 173,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 173,233 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark LIGHT IS ON (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT OF THE REAR LEAF SPRING AREA , MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OF THE REAR LEAF SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Entrance/exit step significantly damaged MARKED 2 AREAS (9.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged DRIVERS (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTER OF OUTER SILL INADEQUATLY REPAIRED MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL INADEQUATLY REPAIRED MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT OF THE REAR LEAF SPRING AREA , MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN CENTER OF WINDSCREEN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear LAMP COVER MISSING (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 164,956 miles

noise from engine needs checking

Fail 15 Jan 2021 164,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

noise from engine needs checking

Pass 29 Jan 2020 159,045 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 159,037 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 154,301 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 154,289 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step ...marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near front shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step ...marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing /strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis near upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CENTER OF O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED, BUT NOT NEAR ANYTHING STRUCTURAL

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

one of the rear prop U/Js worn .... marked

Pass 14 Dec 2017 148,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 148,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush of two broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Outer movement in anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 7 Dec 2016 141,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 135,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 135,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 127,878 miles

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

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

chip in centre of windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2014 127,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2013 113,031 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear door difficult to open from inside

Fail 5 Dec 2013 113,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake binding

rear door difficult to open from inside

Pass 29 Nov 2012 101,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 101,810 miles

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

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cut in offside rear tyre tread

wiper rubbers poor

Pass 15 Nov 2011 91,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 91,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,438 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,091 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 55,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,588 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,546 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 37,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 28,306 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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FX53 ZCN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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