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FD53 LFL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 118,019 miles

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

underbody undersealed/both sills coroded

Fail 2 Apr 2026 118,019 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody undersealed/both sills coroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 116,176 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear outer and inner sills corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both sides wing corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor next to rear inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,230 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both sides wing corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor next to rear inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 113,242 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both sills corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 111,944 miles

Both sills corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 110,560 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 110,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,949 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

General under-side corrosion... under-seal recommended.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sil (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bump stops corroded and deteriorating.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage Rear end (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,298 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,334 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 101,786 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 101,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,358 miles

FRONT B RAK DISKS RUSTY

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 95,358 miles

FRONT B RAK DISKS RUSTY

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 88,507 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,466 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 623,354 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,112 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 LFL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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