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FP53 AFO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,018 mi
Last recorded126,018 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 AFO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 126,018 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 124,809 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 124,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 124,450 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 122,839 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 120,915 miles

both sides mid inner sills corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 23 Aug 2021 120,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sides mid inner sills corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2020 119,671 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,651 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 112,837 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 112,836 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,778 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,339 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 104,332 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 97,795 miles

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Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,917 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,510 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,219 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,688 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 72,116 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,116 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,405 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 59,049 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,184 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,268 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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FP53 AFO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP53 AFO, 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 FP53 AFO registered?

FP53 AFO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is FP53 AFO safe to buy?

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