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FL53 YUA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,281 mi
Last recorded196,281 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 196,281 miles

Both side rear arch corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 194,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 194,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 190,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 186,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 186,334 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill , central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 180,522 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 176,604 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 171,640 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 188,174 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 188,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 163,919 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 163,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 101,306 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 101,306 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 155,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 151,472 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 151,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 138,199 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 138,195 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 138,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 121,696 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 94,207 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 94,203 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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 YUA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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