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FL53 LTT

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,139 mi
Last recorded107,139 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 LTT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 107,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside inner sill centre corroded but not in any prescribed area

slight corrosion above offside front wheel not excessive

Pass 29 May 2025 105,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all rear seats removed converted 2 campervan

both rear inner and outer sills corroded not in any prescribed area

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,424 miles

o/s n/s front inner discs corroding

o/s n/s rear chassis cracking and swelling behind wheels

slight corrossion on o/s n/s front inner wing brake pipes

slight misting of oil o/s n/s rear shockers

Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

all inner sills slight corrosion

all rear chassis slight corrosion

corrosion behind front wheel but not in prescribed area

n/s inner sill slight corrosion but not in prescribed area

oil leak

rear cross member slight corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2019 98,284 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component insecure steering pipe (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure very rear welding broke on bracket (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

all chassis and inner sill slight corrosion

all inner sill slight corrosion

n/s inner sill corroded rear but not in prescribed area

oil leak

rear cross member slight corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2018 93,198 miles

o/s ns/ front inner wing brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2017 86,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 82,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run and all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 82,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run and all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,229 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 75,219 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear tyre approaching limit

o/s rear bump stop deteriorating

slight corrossion on all brake pipes

Pass 8 Feb 2014 68,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 62,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,617 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,079 miles

nearside rear tyre on prescriobed limit

Fail 19 Feb 2010 37,061 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

nearside rear tyre on prescriobed limit

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,484 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 26,480 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,682 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,235 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 8,336 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 LTT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LTT, 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 LTT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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