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FL53 KPO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,606 mi
Last recorded177,606 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2018 177,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis rail outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill badly in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill badly in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front doorstep under sills badly in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner flitches badly in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear floors, inner flitches in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner flitches in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and perished (5.2.3 (e))

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2017 174,376 miles

Aux Belt Frayed

Front Both Front Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 174,376 miles

Aux Belt Frayed

Front Both Front Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 165,314 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 157,504 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches to floor have slight corrosion

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 160,533 miles

both sills have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2013 152,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 144,231 miles

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

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2011 135,403 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 135,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 126,064 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 113,752 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 103,614 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 94,078 miles

advise wipers starting to smear screen

large crack in windscreen outside swept area.

Fail 13 Oct 2007 94,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 21 Oct 2006 74,404 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 74,404 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 KPO 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 70.6%.

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 KPO, 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 KPO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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