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FN53 LYD

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,625 mi
Last recorded63,625 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,625 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 63,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,270 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 51,232 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,782 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,415 miles

o/s/r shock damp

Fail 9 Jul 2007 18,415 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,144 miles

nearside wiper blade judders across the screen (slight)

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 LYD 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 FN53 LYD, 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 FN53 LYD registered?

FN53 LYD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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