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FN53BFA
2003 FORD TRANSIT
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2402cc
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- Registration FN53BFA
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
15
Passes
15
Failures
50%
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190 Total Defects Recorded
3 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,016 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis has advanced corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 156,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ladder chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 boxes (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s inner wheel arches by shocker mountains (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis has advanced corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,395 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded BOTH front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- general corrosion to complete underside of vehicle
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- general corrosion to complete underside of vehicle
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded BOTH front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
2 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring shackle detached (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected brake compensator detached (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded BOTH front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- centre exhaust slightly leaking exhaust gases
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,590 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s outriggers, inner sills and chassis by front and rear mounts for rear springs .....lots of places...... (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member where handbrake mount (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached detached (4.10 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting vehicle rear cross member corroded n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- ADVANCED CORROSION UNDER FRONT AND REAR OF VEHICLE
- n/s handbrake low reading
- front n/s and o/s step area corroded outside prescribed area
- front inner wings corroded outside prescribed area
- brake pedal rubber worn on side
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play border line (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,859 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
1 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides of chassis beam (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/side door step (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front 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 Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,645 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
12 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
17 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,375 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in steering rack inner joints
11 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both sides front inner sill (steps) are corroded outside any prescribed area
- slight play in steering rack inner joints
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,815 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
18 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,223 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2015 5 Jun 202616 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,852 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,099 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013 5 Jun 202624 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
1 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,821 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,821 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,237 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2010 5 Jun 202614 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 52,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,801 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2009 5 Jun 20268 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
12 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,211 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202614 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,654 MI
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FN53BFA was registered on 2003-10-02
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