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FD53 LCT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

342,842 mi
Last recorded342,842 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LCT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 342,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 335,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 323,859 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 316,418 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 308,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 288,271 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 269,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 248,476 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 27 May 2016 231,386 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 212,392 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 198,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn to limits on edges

o/s/r outer tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2013 171,286 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 159,163 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 141,709 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 122,446 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing has slight play

O/S/F inner rack arm has slight play

both rear inner tyres very low need changing soon

Pass 22 May 2009 101,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 80,232 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 78,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2007 57,857 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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FD53 LCT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 FD53 LCT, 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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What year was FD53 LCT registered?

FD53 LCT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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