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FL53 YSO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,843 mi
Last recorded134,843 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 134,843 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 133,790 miles

Nearside Rear oil leak from n/s/r hub back plate

Fail 1 Mar 2017 133,790 miles

Nearside Rear oil leak from n/s/r hub back plate

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 132,184 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 132,184 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 128,516 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 128,516 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 126,804 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 126,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 119,914 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 119,786 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 119,289 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

engine oil leak

front brakes worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 14 Feb 2011 111,173 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 111,173 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 81,338 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,688 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 79,688 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,346 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 60,345 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,920 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 46,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YSO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YSO, 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 YSO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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