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FV53 UEY

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,374 mi
Last recorded140,374 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 UEY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 140,374 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2023 137,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 135,737 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 113,947 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 133,908 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side + top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,228 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 130,711 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 127,994 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 125,475 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,174 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 120,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail x2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 115,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 110,468 miles

corrosion o/s inner sill not within 30cm no affect on brakes or steering

Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,687 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 103,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 91,436 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 85,648 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 21 May 2012 86,534 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom pulley on engine breaking up

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,210 miles

both front brake discs slight wear in thickness

Fail 2 Jul 2010 68,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,112 miles

front lower ball joints slight play/wear

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,207 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,627 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 37,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,476 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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FV53 UEY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FV53 UEY, 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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FV53 UEY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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