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FX53 ZMU

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

201,337 mi
Last recorded201,337 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 ZMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 201,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower screen, not in drivers view

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner quarter sills (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes greased

Fail 28 Nov 2016 201,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower screen, not in drivers view

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner quarter sills (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 1 Oct 2016 201,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to centre X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on underbody/chassis

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2015 196,198 miles

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

front exhaust has a minor leak

offside lower windscreen cracked

offside rear brake pipe corroded slightly, but not weak

underbody/wheel arches corroding slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2015 196,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front exhaust has a minor leak

offside lower windscreen cracked

offside rear brake pipe corroded slightly, but not weak

underbody/wheel arches corroding slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2014 194,596 miles

Both sides Outer Rear sill/Wheel arch corroded & holed but not within 30cm of any perscribed area

Crankshaft pulley worn & knocking

Engine Management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Metal brake pipes coated in grease & dirt

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 194,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both sides Outer Rear sill/Wheel arch corroded & holed but not within 30cm of any perscribed area

Crankshaft pulley worn & knocking

Engine Management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Metal brake pipes coated in grease & dirt

Offside Rear Reverse light inoperative

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 192,022 miles

Front Brake Discs wearing thin

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 192,022 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 184,944 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 181,787 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 159,515 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 159,657 miles

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

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

Offside inner drive shaft boot expelling grease.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 136,819 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Neaside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit on outer edge.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight play in nearside steering rack end.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 136,819 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Neaside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit on outer edge.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight play in nearside steering rack end.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,458 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 114,397 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,458 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 91,193 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 68,615 miles

N/S/F TYRE DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT. †O/S/F TYRE HAS CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT DEEP ADVISE BOTH TYRE BE CHANGED

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 ZMU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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