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FX53 YXP

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,301 mi
Last recorded183,301 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 YXP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 183,301 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side door step corroded slightly

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 175,582 miles

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

Corrosion on Underbody.

NSF & OSF Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated. (Minor)

Pass 12 Aug 2019 169,170 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r rear valance panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 163,151 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner sill has a various surface corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2016 161,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 161,099 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2015 154,121 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 154,121 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 144,401 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 138,188 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 199,642 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 124,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 119,235 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 119,139 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 111,603 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 111,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 95,140 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 95,140 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,885 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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FX53 YXP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FX53 YXP, 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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FX53 YXP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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