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FY53 UCB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,565 mi
Last recorded179,565 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 UCB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 179,565 miles

n/s/r floor slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2018 170,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Has bee extensively repaired and heavily under sealed. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn heavily on the inner edge.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 169,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitment incorrect. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Has bee extensively repaired and heavily under sealed. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn heavily on the inner edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 153,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wheel arch corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r brakes fluctuating and o/s/r parking brake efficiency lower than n/s/r advise adjust or replace as needed

Pass 8 Feb 2016 131,538 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 130,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,156 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 110,156 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,945 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 98,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play and slight noise starting on n/s/f wheel bearing advise replace

Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,323 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

washers frozen

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,553 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 53,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,960 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

n/s/f tyre unevenly worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,689 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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FY53 UCB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY53 UCB, 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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FY53 UCB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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