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FL53 YSH

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,817 mi
Last recorded107,817 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YSH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 107,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH O/S REAR TYRES AND N/S/REAR TYRE ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 100,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE /PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

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

PROPSHAFT REAR RUBBER COUPLING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 93,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 92,978 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,034 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 86,368 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,386 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,420 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,296 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,632 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,448 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 64,447 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack pinion (2.3.3b)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,933 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear inner tyre flat

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,078 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,157 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,766 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 39,297 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,297 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut, not deep enough to reach ply/cord

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,376 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,306 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,775 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 YSH is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YSH, 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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What year was FL53 YSH registered?

FL53 YSH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is FL53 YSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 YSH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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