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FL53 LTE

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,590 mi
Last recorded105,590 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2021 105,590 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner arch subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis fore most leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside engine bay (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor +chassis+inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner arch subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

water leak oil cooler

Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,891 miles

Both front outer sills are heavily corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,846 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))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 94,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,930 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 92,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 86,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

propshaft centre bearing

Fail 8 Oct 2015 68,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded of cab x member (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

propshaft centre bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,163 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 66,118 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,325 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 56,325 miles

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,273 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,273 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,845 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 43,845 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,396 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 31,378 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,753 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 19,733 miles

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

n/s/r mudgaurd loose

both n/s/r tyres damaged by cuts across the tread

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,600 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 9,600 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 1,419 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 5,858 miles

Steering column lower coupling heat shield not fitted.

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 LTE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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