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FY53 UEG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

199,516 mi
Last recorded199,516 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 199,516 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 183,905 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 164,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 158,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leaking

Fail 5 Nov 2019 158,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury after wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury after wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Body component likely to become detached floor pan (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leaking

Fail 2 Nov 2019 158,470 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 148,936 miles

Nearside Rear sharpe edge on lens

Offside engine oil leaking

Rear both rear arches rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2018 148,755 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both sides behind wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear sharpe edge on lens

Rear both rear arches rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2017 132,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 131,890 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chass (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chass (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 115,412 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,613 miles

slight rust under van

Fail 23 Oct 2015 99,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear cross member

general under body corrosion

oil leak

play inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Nov 2014 89,100 miles

general corrosion to inner sill's, crossmember's and wheel arch's

Fail 24 Oct 2014 88,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to inner sill's, crossmember's and wheel arch's

Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,716 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 82,628 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,127 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,032 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,831 miles

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

corrosion to rear outriggers

cracking around tread of rear tyres

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,138 miles

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 25 Oct 2008 45,476 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to perish and crack

pin hole in o/s outer drive shaft gaiter

slight corrosion to both inner sill panels

Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,389 miles

offside outer drive shaft boot weeping small amounts of grease

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,064 miles

Oil leak

both front inner brake discs slightly worn and lipped

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 UEG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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