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FL53 KOD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,476 mi
Last recorded120,476 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2017 120,476 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,187 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 105,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 88,093 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 88,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 72,617 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 72,617 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 60,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion forming in both of the outer sills

Fail 22 May 2013 60,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion forming in both of the outer sills

Pass 24 May 2012 51,819 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 45,607 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2011 45,607 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 39,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 32,505 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 27,736 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,654 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,506 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 KOD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White 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 KOD, 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 KOD registered?

FL53 KOD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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