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FD53 YGE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,523 mi
Last recorded47,523 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 47,523 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 35,221 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,221 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 23,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes have been heavily greased

condensation in nearside front indicator unit

possible fluid leak on nearside of engine

slight fraying to offside seat belt

slight play in viscous fan hub

Pass 15 Jan 2010 13,184 miles

2 seats removed at time of test

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 5,640 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,989 miles

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

accident damage to off side of vehicle

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2005 17,773 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 YGE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YGE, 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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What year was FD53 YGE registered?

FD53 YGE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is FD53 YGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 YGE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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