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FL53 OUC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

278,500 mi
Last recorded278,500 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 OUC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 278,500 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 271,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 261,119 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 261,119 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 250,055 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 241,684 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 229,435 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 217,557 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 205,660 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2017 204,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre near limit

nearside rear outer tyre near limit

Pass 2 Jul 2016 199,215 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (3.1.9)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/step (5.2.6)

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

screen damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2016 199,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (3.1.9)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/step (5.2.6)

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

screen damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2015 185,455 miles

heavy undersealing to weld repairs unable to fully inspect

screen damaged

Fail 28 May 2015 184,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

water leak

windscreen damage to nearside

Pass 30 May 2014 168,609 miles

front and rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

nearisde rear inner tyre near limit

rear propshaft uj collapsed

Pass 29 Nov 2013 162,778 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 162,613 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 153,754 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 153,754 miles

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

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 145,627 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 145,526 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 136,787 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 136,787 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall front pads getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2009 121,565 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 105,281 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 81,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,481 miles

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

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

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

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 OUC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OUC, 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 OUC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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