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FL53 LRO

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,166 mi
Last recorded182,166 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 LRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 182,166 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rust allover underneath

Fail 13 Sep 2014 182,139 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 168,784 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 168,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 160,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2012 160,806 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2011 153,490 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 153,490 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 145,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 118,156 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 118,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 96,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,016 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,756 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 LRO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

FL53 LRO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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