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FL53 LTA

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,078 mi
Last recorded90,078 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 90,078 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 90,019 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,047 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,399 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,324 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 67,313 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,153 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 59,145 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,162 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 51,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 50,773 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,802 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 41,789 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 34,527 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 34,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,115 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 LTA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

FL53 LTA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is FL53 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 LTA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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