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FD53 LFU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

234,129 mi
Last recorded234,129 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 234,129 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 230,632 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 226,533 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 223,520 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 223,506 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing panel marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 218,849 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 210,284 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 200,786 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 192,049 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 181,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 175,988 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 168,046 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 168,046 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 152,312 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 133,939 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 103,940 miles

oil leak near side of engine

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 LFU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LFU, 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 FD53 LFU registered?

FD53 LFU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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