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ET53 FKL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,934 mi
Last recorded153,934 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 153,934 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 145,578 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 137,694 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 132,489 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 124,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 114,457 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE REIFORCED [ NOT COM].

PEDAL RUBBERS WORN.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 103,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 85,569 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,196 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 51,831 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 51,828 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R fog light showing white light (not obligatory)

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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ET53 FKL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ET53 FKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 FKL registered?

ET53 FKL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is ET53 FKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 FKL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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