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FN53 FYK

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,477 mi
Last recorded157,477 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 FYK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 157,477 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack to lower part of screen (8.3.1d)

Front inner wings corroded and holed

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cuts in tread no cords shown

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened slipers missing (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

corrosion to both drop sides

rear seats removed

Fail 9 Nov 2017 157,477 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tipper hinge broken (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack to lower part of screen (8.3.1d)

Front inner wings corroded and holed

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cuts in tread no cords shown

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened slipers missing (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

corrosion to both drop sides

Pass 25 Oct 2016 149,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and all 4 on load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Fail 21 Oct 2016 149,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking pipes to rack seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and all 4 on load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 22 Oct 2015 140,051 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 out of load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

unable to check rear seat belts

washers weak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 140,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 out of load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

unable to check rear seat belts

washers weak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 132,047 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 124,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 124,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 111,569 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

corrosion to offside front inner wing

general corrosion to underside of vehicle & tipper body

nearside mirror cover damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2012 111,245 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

corrosion to offside front inner wing

general corrosion to underside of vehicle & tipper body

nearside mirror cover damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2011 103,841 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 93,765 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 76,656 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 76,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,582 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 45,582 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FN53 FYK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FN53 FYK, 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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FN53 FYK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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