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FP53 YLY

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

189,173 mi
Last recorded189,173 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 YLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 189,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above the rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above the rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 171,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2018 171,174 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 154,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 144,538 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 144,538 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 142,296 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 136,959 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 127,536 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 121,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 117,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 110,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,155 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 93,797 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 YLY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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