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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
both rear outer tyres splitting on side wall not to cords
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear outer tyres splitting on side wall not to cords
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
oil leak
Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
offside rear brake binding slightly /front discs rusty
Front suspension lower wishbone rear inner bushes perishing
Nearside front brake disc inner face in poor condition
Nearside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear roadwheels stiff to rotate by hand
Power steering pipe to rack corroded
Rear anti-roll bar link bushes worn
Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
Slight play in nearside rear hub bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
o/s and n/s handbrake cables have been fouling the wheels
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FN53 YHU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 YHU, 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 YHU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 October 2003.
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