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FD53 YGC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

324,895 mi
Last recorded324,895 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 324,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 322,895 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 322,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 321,949 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 319,235 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 319,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 293,833 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 293,831 miles

Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 249,489 miles

Nearside Front inner brake pad appears to be wearing low

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

corrosion hole under nearside side step sill panel

corrosion on both front coil springs

one of five high level brake light bulbs not working

rear axle bump stops missing

small corrosion hole in nearside rear inner sill panel

small corrosion hole in offside inner sill panel

Pass 27 Sep 2017 213,020 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside wiper blade splitting at ends

both rear bump stops missing

crack in nearside lower area of windscreen not affecting drivers view

small stone chip in offside of windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2017 213,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear metal hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil springs corroded

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside wiper blade splitting at ends

both rear bump stops missing

crack in nearside lower area of windscreen not affecting drivers view

small stone chip in offside of windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2016 192,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis corroded

crack in windscreen not affecting the drivers view

Fail 15 Sep 2016 192,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis corroded

crack in windscreen not affecting the drivers view

Pass 14 Sep 2015 159,685 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bush's perished

both rear bump stops missing

centre exhaust silencer corroded, only outter skin

ns number plate lamp dim

nsf head lamp condensated

oil leak

play in osf steering arm

Pass 20 Sep 2014 84,594 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,714 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r slight brake bind and n/s hand brake cable not moveing far

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,385 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 46,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,124 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,017 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,952 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,082 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,249 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,878 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 8,275 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 YGC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YGC, 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 YGC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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