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FD53 YDJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

188,962 mi
Last recorded188,962 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 YDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 188,962 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 188,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x lights. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 178,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch above chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody, chassis, suspension and exhaust corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2017 164,768 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 164,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 147,881 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 147,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 127,002 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 127,001 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,546 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 105,546 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,519 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 97,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in the steering / wheel bearing n/s

wishbone bushs cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,537 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,477 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 80,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 80,236 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 70,792 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 70,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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 YDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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