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FX53 ZRO

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,877 mi
Last recorded153,877 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 ZRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 153,877 miles

Central Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n,s,f lower ball joint rubber perished

Pass 21 Oct 2016 148,531 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n,s inner corroded

n,s,r tyre has nail in it

o,s front inner rack end has slight play

o,s,f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Oct 2015 142,935 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 136,374 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 131,052 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 125,708 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 119,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 114,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 106,891 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 92,708 miles

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

very slight play in steering rack.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 65,589 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2006 65,588 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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 ZRO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

FX53 ZRO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is FX53 ZRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 ZRO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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