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FE53FWA
2003 FORD TRANSIT
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2402cc
General Information
- Registration FE53FWA
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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167 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,676 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,814 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,959 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,218 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,039 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( Inner wheel arch area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 125,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 125,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,542 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,314 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front chassis rail slightly corroded but not considered dangerous
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front chassis rail slightly corroded but not considered dangerous
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,444 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit also, small cut to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired valve or linkage seized. (1.1.17 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit also, small cut to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (e))
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,967 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL
- Oil leak ENGINE ()
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Outer CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,086 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- centre exhaust silencer badly corroded .
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75/r16c (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- centre exhaust silencer badly corroded .
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,418 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- front exhaust silencer in poor condition .
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- front exhaust silencer in poor condition .
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,082 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
31 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,923 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014 5 Jun 20269 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
13 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,185 MI
5 Jun 202613 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,185 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 5 Jun 20265 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,492 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,129 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2011 5 Jun 20263 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,868 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2010 5 Jun 20263 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 32,868 MI
5 Jun 20264 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,870 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2009 5 Jun 20266 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,003 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2008 5 Jun 20267 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,840 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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FE53FWA was registered on 2003-09-08
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