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FD53 YDF

2003 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

209,217 mi
Last recorded209,217 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 YDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 209,217 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both front Door steps lower edge under van split open /corroded holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Gaiter damp on under side (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front inner wing small holes above chassis rail under wheel arch

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in screen centre (8.3.1a)

crack in screen N/S and O/S lower area out of sight

Fail 8 May 2017 200,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area lower edge split open/holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill lower edge and chassis rail to sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion Both front Door steps lower edge under van split open /corroded holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Gaiter damp on under side (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front inner wing small holes above chassis rail under wheel arch

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in screen centre (8.3.1a)

crack in screen N/S and O/S lower area out of sight

Pass 5 May 2016 198,785 miles

small crack in o/s screen

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 188,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hazard light switch obscured by handsfree kit

Fail 30 Apr 2015 188,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hazard light switch obscured by handsfree kit

Pass 6 May 2014 177,941 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2014 177,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 162,063 miles

both front doors difficult to open on external handles (handles stiff)

motifs on both front doors drop glass

Pass 28 Mar 2012 147,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front brake pads low

front grill insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2012 147,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

front grill insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2011 132,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 117,220 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 117,206 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 102,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 102,276 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 88,961 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,056 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 2 Feb 2007 64,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 6 Feb 2006 40,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti slip poor

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 YDF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YDF, 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 YDF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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