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FX53 ZXM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,591 mi
Last recorded150,591 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 150,591 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 149,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 135,204 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 135,204 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 135,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust corroded

fuel pump damp

Pass 13 Dec 2012 118,796 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both inner steps corroded

slight noise from osf wheel bearing

under body corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 118,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both inner steps corroded

slight noise from osf wheel bearing

under body corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 101,186 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

gearbox arm bush worn

Fail 14 Dec 2011 101,186 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

gearbox arm bush worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,947 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 79,947 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2009 53,462 miles

alternator drive belt splitting

Fail 21 Dec 2009 53,393 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

alternator drive belt splitting

Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,775 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s/f tyre tread low advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,879 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,561 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,639 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 ZXM 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 58.8%.

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

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