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FL53 VTC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,525 mi
Last recorded186,525 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 186,525 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 186,525 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose n/s casing (3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion throughout chassis both inner and outer sills

slight play o/s front track rod end

Fail 30 Jan 2019

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre chassis marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired ram crossmember insecure (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play o/s front track rod end

slight corrosion throughout chassis both inner and outer sills

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose n/s casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 100,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear seats removed

Pass 26 Jan 2017 94,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,470 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,950 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre on inside edge

o/s inerwing brake pipe slight corsion

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,773 miles

coolant expansion bottle cap missing

intercooler core blocked

rear wiring harness insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2013 68,772 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant expansion bottle cap missing

intercooler core blocked

rear wiring harness insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,410 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

nearside rear hub showing signs of slight oil leakage

Fail 16 Feb 2012 65,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front upper side light not working

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

nearside rear hub showing signs of slight oil leakage

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,687 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,211 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,570 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 47,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,662 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 38,662 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,712 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,728 miles

Parking brake close to having no reserve travel

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 VTC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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