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FL53 KSJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,897 mi
Last recorded98,897 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,897 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wide view mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread yellow backing deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides & sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

when rear fog light switched on mileage display disappeared. temperature gauge stopped working also.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 96,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

mileage is displayed intermittently.Service due is displayed.

no parking brake on warning light displayed.

Offside wide angle mirror is damaged.

Fail 28 Aug 2017 96,769 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour 7.65 m-1 (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall has EXPOSED CORDS (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

mileage is displayed intermittently.Service due is displayed.

no parking brake on warning light displayed.

Offside wide angle mirror is damaged.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 93,929 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill is corroded to excess near leaf spring mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Offside parking brake performance is poor

Rear leaf springs almost inverted & stops insecure.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 93,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine average reading 4.12 m-1 (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill is corroded to excess near leaf spring mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Offside parking brake performance is poor

Rear leaf springs almost inverted & stops insecure.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,564 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 89,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,901 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 74,448 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 74,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,345 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,699 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,769 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,136 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,593 miles

SLIGHT BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,825 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 KSJ 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 76.5%.

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 KSJ, 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 KSJ registered?

FL53 KSJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is FL53 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 KSJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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