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FD53 LGL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,467 mi
Last recorded128,467 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 128,467 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 128,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 122,596 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 122,596 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 117,928 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 117,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 111,734 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 111,734 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 106,381 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 98,084 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 81,042 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,800 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,131 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 LGL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LGL, 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 LGL registered?

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

Is FD53 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 LGL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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