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FX53 ZSL

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

235,817 mi
Last recorded235,817 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 235,817 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 235,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 215,740 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 206,226 miles

Stone chips across windscreen.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 199,051 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 188,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 181,849 miles

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

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

Nearside rear half shaft has end float

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside rear half shaft has end float

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2014 181,828 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear half shaft has end float

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside rear half shaft has end float

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 177,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 177,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2012 172,870 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2012 172,870 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2010 167,992 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 163,203 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 159,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 132,302 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 96,239 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 96,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZSL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

FX53 ZSL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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