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FL53 ETJ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,713 mi
Last recorded205,713 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ETJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 205,713 miles

Clutch Pedal anti slip missing

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mmTread Depth Also wearing on Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 205,699 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember to rear of cab marked in yellow part hiden by fuel tank (3.1.9)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wing marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Crossmember marked in yellow both forward facing and rear facing (6.1.A.1)

Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Missing

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre underinflated

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 200,849 miles

Nearside Rear tail gate latch not working

Fail 22 Feb 2016 200,827 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear main rear view mirror missing and cover missing (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/step area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill rear of cab (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tail gate latch not working

Pass 5 Dec 2014 194,324 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

slight corrosion offside front outer sill and nearside front inner sill not within structual point

Pass 14 Nov 2013 184,063 miles

rear exhuast corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 184,063 miles

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

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

rear exhuast corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 164,635 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 164,095 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2012 164,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2011 159,275 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 159,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 146,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 146,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 130,192 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 91,437 miles

Slight play in offside rear anti roll bar vertical link lower bush.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,006 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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FL53 ETJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL53 ETJ, 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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FL53 ETJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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