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FL53 ERK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,293 mi
Last recorded159,293 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ERK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 159,293 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 150,193 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 150,193 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 133,171 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 133,163 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 126,613 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 123,834 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 119,615 miles

Break pipes

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 112,122 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 112,122 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 108,788 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 108,788 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 103,618 miles

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

brake pipes corroded,rear tyres cut no cords exposed,oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 97,513 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 97,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,593 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,944 miles

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

offside front tyre has a cut(s) but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 13 Dec 2010 78,941 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut(s) but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,225 miles

N/S mirror assy broken

N/S/F small amount of play in wish bone

O/S mirror assy broken

O/S/F small amount of play in wish bone

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 72,224 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

N/S mirror assy broken

N/S/F small amount of play in wish bone

O/S mirror assy broken

O/S/F small amount of play in wish bone

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,656 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,976 miles

near side front anti roll bar bolt damaged

near side front mirror cover missing slight damage to off side mirror

slight movement to near side rear anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,608 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 35,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FL53 ERK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FL53 ERK, 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 FL53 ERK registered?

FL53 ERK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is FL53 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 ERK shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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