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FX53 YTR

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,589 mi
Last recorded140,589 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 YTR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 140,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 135,555 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 131,135 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 170,660 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 164,623 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 164,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 159,415 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 159,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 153,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer or tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 153,532 miles

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

rear brake binding n/s/r (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s/r (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer or tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 153,532 miles

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

rear brake binding n/s/r (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s/r (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer or tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer or tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

engine warning light on

Fail 29 Sep 2015 153,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r too low (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake binding n/s/r (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s r (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer or tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 148,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 140,495 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 132,852 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 132,852 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 120,483 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 120,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 110,321 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 110,321 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 99,628 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 88,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 86,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,637 miles

n/s/r mud flap missing and mud guard broken

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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FX53 YTR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FX53 YTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX53 YTR registered?

FX53 YTR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FX53 YTR safe to buy?

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