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FG53 YVN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,161 mi
Last recorded200,161 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 200,161 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r shock absorber damp

o/s wingmirror outer cover missing

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear tyres wearing low

slight interaction to n/s/r lights

slight play in steering arms

Fail 10 Jun 2011 200,161 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r shock absorber damp

o/s wingmirror outer cover missing

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear tyres wearing low

slight interaction to n/s/r lights

slight play in steering arms

Pass 11 Jun 2010 177,686 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 177,683 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 147,146 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 147,138 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 146,859 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

ribbed belt worn through backing in centre

Pass 29 Nov 2007 122,426 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake warning light inop

Pass 1 Dec 2006 90,000 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 90,000 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Middle seat belt damaged

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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FG53 YVN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FG53 YVN, 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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FG53 YVN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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