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FL53 VTF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,112 mi
Last recorded82,112 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 82,112 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 82,112 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,982 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 70,982 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,953 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,256 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 62,256 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,876 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 57,876 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

NSR tyre not inflated.

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,591 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,641 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,056 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 36,055 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,024 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 28,014 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2006 20,928 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,928 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 VTF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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