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FM53 YCL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,545 mi
Last recorded161,545 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 YCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 161,545 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 161,545 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 142,559 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 142,559 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 102,558 miles

brake discs worn,front tyres wearing...

Fail 29 May 2009 102,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake discs worn,front tyres wearing...

Pass 27 May 2008 80,944 miles

rear lamps damaged,lower arm mounts worn...

Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,685 miles

front brake discs faces VERY POOR,underbody soiled,nsf,osr & nsr tyre walls damged,No plate lamps poor...

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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FM53 YCL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FM53 YCL, 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 FM53 YCL registered?

FM53 YCL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FM53 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 YCL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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