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FL53 EVX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,699 mi
Last recorded135,699 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 EVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 135,699 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded (outside prescribed areas)

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn to approx 3mm both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 130,124 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 126,830 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs worn slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2018 126,822 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs worn slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2017 125,644 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 125,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 124,807 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 120,575 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,405 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 118,404 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 116,544 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2012 115,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 114,899 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 114,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 111,845 miles

advisery ; front brakes discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 108,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front anti-roll-bar pin slightly damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2007 101,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 100,833 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 100,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf anti roll bar drop link damaged/bent

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 EVX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

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

Is FL53 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 EVX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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