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FL53 LSN

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,129 mi
Last recorded89,129 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 89,129 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,961 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 78,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,930 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak steering rack slight ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle has corrosion and under sealed not allowing full inspection of welds

Fail 20 Jul 2017 75,907 miles

Central Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings At Handbrake Support (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Wing At Top Of Strut (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking On Axle (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember Front And Rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Sides D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,489 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 74,489 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind cab (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,850 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,164 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,905 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 48,905 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,469 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 37,459 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/r inner tyre puctured

o/s/r inner tyre punctured

Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,901 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 30,895 miles

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,981 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,365 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 16,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 LSN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LSN, 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 LSN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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