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FY53 UET

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,606 mi
Last recorded195,606 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 195,606 miles

Exhaust system corroded, brake pipes corroded

Sills, chasis, floor, inner and outer arches, step areas corroded, play in rack, play in balljoint, all 4 tyres approaching limit, front discs worn, all rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jan 2017 187,856 miles

sills, chasis legs, step area's, floor area, inner arches coroded, oil leak, x2 front tyres approaching limits, play in rack, slight play in both front lower balljoints, front pads wearing low

Fail 29 Dec 2016 187,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 180,952 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 172,229 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 172,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 163,113 miles

10mm Circle chip, Nearside windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2013 163,113 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

10mm Circle chip, Nearside windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2012 139,260 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 114,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 114,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 92,220 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 72,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,494 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,202 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,313 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 UET 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 70.6%.

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

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