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FL53 YUF

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,204 mi
Last recorded122,204 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 122,204 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded, marked in yellow

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 119,589 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 119,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 116,943 miles

Inner Both inner sills corroded. Not considered excessive or in a prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner corner showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,245 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion to floor area by rear arch. Not considered excessive

Offside Rear Corrosion to floor area by rear arch. Not considered excessive

Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,125 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 112,114 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,998 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Across rear diff (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,356 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,185 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,911 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,807 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,030 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,325 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,053 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,916 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 YUF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

FL53 YUF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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