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FE53 FYM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 FYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 242,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corr0ded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018
Pass 10 Nov 2016 202,977 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 202,972 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 200,855 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 197,585 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 197,585 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013
Pass 18 Oct 2012 188,867 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 188,867 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 183,700 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 17,995 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 17,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 176,047 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 172,195 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 160,658 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 160,658 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 124,590 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 124,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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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FE53 FYM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE53 FYM, 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 FE53 FYM registered?

FE53 FYM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is FE53 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 FYM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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