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FL53 EVW

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,860 mi
Last recorded149,860 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 EVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 149,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low in pressure

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

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

Offside Front bumper insecure mounting corroded away

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

recommend a wheel alignment

Fail 22 Dec 2016 149,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back sections (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember near leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember near leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre low in pressure

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

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

Offside Front bumper insecure mounting corroded away

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 4 Jan 2016 138,323 miles

Front both wheel bearings have a very slight rumble/noise

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear both bump stops insecure

Fail 24 Dec 2015 138,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front both wheel bearings have a very slight rumble/noise

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear both bump stops insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2014 128,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear suspension bump stop in poor condicion

Pass 27 Dec 2013 117,240 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

brake pipes heavily greased

general underbody showing signs of corrosion

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

park brake cable not returning fully

Pass 28 Dec 2012 104,276 miles

corrosion around n/s outer sill

general underbody corrosion

minor damage to n/s mirror

Fail 27 Dec 2012 104,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit

centre brake pipe slightly corroded

corrosion around n/s outer sill

general underbody corrosion

minor damage to n/s mirror

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 92,052 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 92,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 81,157 miles

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

front wiper blade starting to smear slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2009 70,532 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 59,574 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 59,573 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand lever has alot of travel advise rear brake checked

Pass 27 Dec 2007 47,608 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,079 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 36,079 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FL53 EVW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc 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 EVW, 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 EVW registered?

FL53 EVW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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