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FL53 ETK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,996 mi
Last recorded127,996 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 127,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (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))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 204,275 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front step to inner sill

Pass 15 May 2019 171,849 miles

bonnet lock broken can be opened with screw driver

brake and clutch anti slip worn

front tyres slight wear on shoulders

nsf and osf seat belts slight fluffing on edges

nsf lower ball joint slight play boot perished

nsf lower suspension arm rear bush partial seperation

nsf wing corroded no holes or jagged edges

nsf wing mirror slight cracked

nsr tyre worn low

osr tyre worn low

rear marker lamp been removed and disconnected

small oil leak

tipper body heavilly corroded and holed

Fail 13 May 2019 171,847 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nsr and osr both chassis / box section / body mount heavilly holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both front ns and os cab steps holed inner (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet lock broken can be opened with screw driver

brake and clutch anti slip worn

front tyres slight wear on shoulders

nsf and osf seat belts slight fluffing on edges

nsf lower ball joint slight play boot perished

nsf lower suspension arm rear bush partial seperation

nsf wing corroded no holes or jagged edges

nsf wing mirror slight cracked

nsr tyre worn low

osf wiper slight smearing

osr tyre worn low

rear anti roll bar bushes slight worn

rear marker lamp been removed and disconnected

small oil leak

tipper body heavilly corroded and holed

Pass 30 Apr 2018 160,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 151,061 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 151,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body drop down panel post broken sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort service and handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

clutch pedal anti slip missing

tipper body holed and corroded

viscous fan cover missing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 141,051 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 141,051 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 133,263 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s door handle hard to open

Fail 18 Sep 2014 133,263 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s door handle hard to open

Pass 20 Aug 2013 122,121 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 116,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 105,764 miles

slight ware in osf lower ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,533 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 88,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,618 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,718 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,412 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 ETK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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