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FY53 UHL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,060 mi
Last recorded104,060 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 104,060 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 104,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 99,612 miles

general corrosion under vehicle, ok at time of test.

parking brake just met limit.

Fail 25 Feb 2017 99,612 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle, ok at time of test.

parking brake just met limit.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,220 miles

both front suspension arms bush slightly deteriorated.

slight corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,624 miles

corrosion under vehicle, n o defect at time of test.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,740 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 86,740 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 83,659 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil fouling on gearbox

Fail 12 Apr 2013 83,558 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

oil fouling on the gearbox

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,376 miles

advise n/s/r lower outer sill rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,265 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 72,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,707 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,744 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 56,744 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,919 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 47,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,215 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 UHL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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