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FN53 YHO

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

222,463 mi
Last recorded222,463 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 YHO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 222,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 203,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 189,768 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 175,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 175,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 174,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 171,696 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers worn (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x chips (8.3.1d)

signs of corrosion on chassis cross member by handbrake pivot

Pass 10 Mar 2017 167,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear marker lamp insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and scratches (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 167,042 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear marker lamp insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and scratches (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 157,723 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 149,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 143,533 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 142,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 142,068 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 139,779 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 121,644 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 121,644 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 98,280 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 75,232 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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FN53 YHO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FN53 YHO, 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 YHO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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