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FL53 LUB

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

234,497 mi
Last recorded234,497 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 LUB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 234,497 miles

Both sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear crossmember corroded

windscreen damaged but not affecting view

Fail 11 Mar 2015 234,497 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear bumper damaged not alowing door to be fully opened

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 212,500 miles

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

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

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

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

windsreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 8 Feb 2013 197,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

fault on rear tow bar trailer electrical socket

Fail 1 Feb 2013 197,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

fault on rear tow bar trailer electrical socket

Pass 10 Feb 2012 181,037 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 181,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 160,745 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 160,744 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 137,320 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 137,320 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 116,880 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 116,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 95,367 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 95,367 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,432 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 79,432 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LUB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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