MOT Status
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130,531 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above rear exhaust mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired osf body mount bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired rear control box for legs welds snapped (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steps N/S &O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steps N/S &O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pedal rubber worn
centre prop bush worn
o/s frt abs ring cracked
rear brake pipes and n/s frt rusting
rust to outersills,frt coil springs, and frt discs inner faces
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
play in both rear drop links
play in n/s track rod end
rear mud gaurds loose
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear mud gaurds loose
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS
Rear mudguards insecure n/s&o/s.
Tyre scrubbing off o/s/f.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Mirror glass cracked o/s.
Number plate lamp n/s broken.
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
OS wiper blade split. End float NSR hub.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
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FL53 VTK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 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 VTK, 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 VTK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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