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FP53 APO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

185,555 mi
Last recorded185,555 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 APO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 185,555 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 182,358 miles

lots off mud under wheel arces and under body

Pass 17 May 2021 178,357 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 172,448 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 166,910 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 161,180 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 156,176 miles

Front Number Plate in poor condition

Slight fluid leak at steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2017 156,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases . CENTER JOINT IS INSECURE AND EXHAUST BLOWING . (7.1.2)

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

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working . Top Marker Lamp . (1.1.A.3b)

Front Number Plate in poor condition

Slight fluid leak at steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2016 151,626 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seatbelt freyed slightly

slight play centre propshaft bearing

Fail 15 Apr 2016 151,626 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre buckle (5.1.1)

Centre Rear seatbelt not checked buckle missing

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked buckle missing

drivers seatbelt freyed slightly

slight play centre propshaft bearing

hydraulic pipe leaking for tipper

Pass 13 Apr 2015 141,378 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 141,378 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 128,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 128,730 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 118,868 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 104,344 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 93,300 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 93,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 80,329 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 80,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

screen cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,365 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 57,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,739 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 APO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 APO, 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 APO registered?

FP53 APO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is FP53 APO safe to buy?

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