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FP53 RYG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,121 mi
Last recorded138,121 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 RYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 138,121 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 127,596 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 127,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 119,383 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 119,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 111,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

welding has been done to this vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2015 111,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 140,699 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 140,691 miles

Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2013 97,654 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2012 88,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f floor pan corroding.

o/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,440 miles

all three rear most seats fitted with child seats.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 79,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

all three rear most seats fitted with child seats.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 70,622 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,145 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,109 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,472 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,514 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,015 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 RYG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RYG, 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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FP53 RYG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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