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FL53 KTD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 127,818 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 127,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/innersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 119,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 109,131 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fan belt worn/damaged

n/s front lower of step corroded & holed

rear inner wheel arches corroded

under body corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2015 109,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

under body corroded

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fan belt worn/damaged

front pads getting low

hand brake has free play

n/s front lower of step corroded & holed

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,731 miles

Oil leak

corrosion all over

Fail 20 Jan 2014 100,498 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

corrosion all over

Pass 14 Jan 2013 92,031 miles

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

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 & nearside wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2013 92,022 miles

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

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

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 & nearside wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 81,865 miles

Brake pedal slip pad worn

Front and rear registration plates upper margins below minimum 11mm requirement

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside mirror trim damaged sharp edges

Nearside registration plate bulbs discoloured

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside wiper blade split /ineffective

Pass 2 Dec 2010
Fail 29 Nov 2010

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009
Fail 28 Nov 2008 86,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,434 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 53,425 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 53,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,387 miles

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

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 KTD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KTD, 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 KTD registered?

FL53 KTD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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