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FY53 UEL

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,553 mi
Last recorded160,553 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 UEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 160,553 miles

o/s and n/s rear chassis slightly corroded

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches has corrosion

o/s and n/s rear lower inner panels corroded

vehicle structure has corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2017 151,150 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected +flap missing (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/r+o/s/r chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 151,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by shocker (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill[by step] (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball jiont (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected +flap missing (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/r+o/s/r chassis (6.1.A.1)

vehicle suffers from age related rust and corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2016 140,290 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 140,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 129,756 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 118,109 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 117,933 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,919 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,888 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 81,833 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,202 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 61,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,610 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,320 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 UEL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UEL, 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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What year was FY53 UEL registered?

FY53 UEL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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