MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
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
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 ()
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
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
coolant expansion bottle cap missing
intercooler core blocked
rear wiring harness insecure
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
coolant expansion bottle cap missing
intercooler core blocked
rear wiring harness insecure
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
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
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
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)
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)
Parking brake close to having no reserve travel
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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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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