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FD53 YDT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,789 mi
Last recorded161,789 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 161,789 miles

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 150,703 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 131,610 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 131,598 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 117,490 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,813 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,767 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,290 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 79,285 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,645 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,388 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,095 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,227 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 35,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,805 miles

front brake discs pitted /

Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,026 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,149 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 14,337 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 YDT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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