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FY53 UED

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,133 mi
Last recorded162,133 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 162,133 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 171,630 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 171,630 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2015

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner doorstep mounting area holed, complete (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete inner wheel arch holed, multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill holed, complete, near rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed, complete (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner doorstep mounting area/inner backing sill holed, complete (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner upper wheel arch holed. complete (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed, front section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed, rear section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill holed, complete (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed, multiple places (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel holed, complete (2.4.A.3)

all inner and outter wheel arches corroded-x2 inner and outter sills corroded

chassis legs corroded-rear panel corroded

exhaust and mountings corroded-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-x2 front brake pipes corroded

x2 front coil springs corroded-x2 rear leaf springs corroded

x2 inner doorstep mounting areas corroded-x2 inner backing sills corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 136,072 miles

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

n/s/f floor & step corroded

o/s steerig rack end worn

Fail 11 Oct 2014 136,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f floor & step corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 123,169 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under body slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 115,285 miles

exhaust centre pipe corroded

offside front slight play in steering rack end

Fail 3 Oct 2012 115,278 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust centre pipe corroded

offside front slight play in steering rack end

Pass 9 Sep 2011 102,135 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 102,135 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,997 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slight worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,786 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,338 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,248 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 60,238 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,966 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 UED 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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