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FL53 KLM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

381,788 mi
Last recorded381,788 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 KLM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 381,788 miles

areas of light to medium corrosion underneath vehicle non in prescribed ares

slight bind on O/S/F

Pass 18 Oct 2011 354,289 miles

Oil leak

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

Fail 15 Oct 2011 354,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Oct 2010 302,978 miles

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

underneath of vehicle slightly scabby

Fail 14 Oct 2010 302,976 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

underneath of vehicle slightly scabby

Pass 20 Oct 2009 255,450 miles

all rear seat belt brackets / guides have additional brackets / bolts

vehicle corroded in certain poarts

Fail 17 Oct 2009 255,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

all rear seat belt brackets / guides have additional brackets / bolts

vehicle corroded in certain poarts

Pass 11 Oct 2008 205,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 204,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 152,586 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 152,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slight play, n/s front wheel, bearin g slight play, rear seat belts twisted,

Pass 19 Sep 2006 108,397 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 108,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber worn, front discs thin

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 KLM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KLM, 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 KLM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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