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FL53 YTW

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

342,635 mi
Last recorded342,635 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 342,635 miles

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

genral underbody corrosion

tipper body corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2020 338,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

GENRAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR TIPPER BODY CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 30 Sep 2019 335,507 miles

GENRAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE+TIPPER BODY CORRODED

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 330,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer SILL CORRODED

Offside STEP CORRODED

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 20 Sep 2017 325,472 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STEP CORRODED (5.2.6)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 320,543 miles

ADVISE TIPPER BODY CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 311,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 306,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 300,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 296,268 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 289,805 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 274,702 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside reverse light not working

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 23 Sep 2010 274,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside reverse light not working

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 Oct 2009 237,957 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre rear prop shaft mounting deterioated

nearside front upper marker light not working

slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 22 Oct 2008 201,634 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 201,625 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 148,979 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside handbrake cable has been rubbing on tyre

offside handbrake cable partialy seized.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 112,814 miles

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

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

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

inter cooler damaged / loose

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 YTW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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