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FX53 ZWD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,229 mi
Last recorded118,229 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 ZWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 118,229 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 117,659 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper next to compensator (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 2 Oct 2015 107,079 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 96,991 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 91,186 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear chassie badly corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 91,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear chassie badly corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,522 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre section poor condition

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 88,496 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust centre section poor condition

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,511 miles

COOLANT HOSE SPLIT

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 85,511 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

COOLANT HOSE SPLIT

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,918 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT DISCS WORN\LIPPED

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,298 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 74,298 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,027 miles

both front wheel bearings have very slight roughness.

both front wipers smearing screen slighlty

Pass 22 Sep 2007 52,573 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 52,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

drivers side rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,573 miles

near side rear tyre 4-3-4mm

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 ZWD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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