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DN53 FZG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

210,146 mi
Last recorded210,146 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 FZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 210,146 miles

Offside Front inner sill holed but not in any prescribed area

Fail 10 Mar 2016 210,144 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside,offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel/chasis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 200,735 miles

both front chassis rails under bonnet starting to corrode

both rear axle and rear sections of front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f door pillar around lower door hinge starting to corrode/hinge slightly insecure

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

o/s doorstep/outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f inner wing corroded around air filter mounting holes/air filter insecure

o/s/f tyre on 2mm wear limit

rear chassis legs starting to corrode by bump stops

spare wheel missing from carrier

stone chip in windscreen

tow bar electrical socket slightly damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2015 200,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front chassis rails under bonnet starting to corrode

both rear axle and rear sections of front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f door pillar around lower door hinge starting to corrode/hinge slightly insecure

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

o/s doorstep/outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f inner wing corroded around air filter mounting holes/air filter insecure

o/s/f tyre on 2mm wear limit

rear chassis legs starting to corrode by bump stops

slight travel on hand brake

spare wheel missing from carrier

stone chip in windscreen

tow bar electrical socket slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 191,406 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on

n/s door step outer sill damaged and corrded not considerd dangerous

n/s front wheel bearing has play on limits

o/s n/s axle brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 14 Feb 2014 191,404 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

n/s door step outer sill damaged and corrded not considerd dangerous

n/s front wheel bearing has play on limits

o/s n/s axle brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 28 Feb 2013 184,590 miles

n/s o/s inner sill backs corroded

n/s/f o/s/f chassis some corrosion

o/s/f inner flitch some corrosion

some corrosion to n/s/f floor to sill

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r chassis

Fail 22 Feb 2013 184,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s o/s inner sill backs corroded

n/s/f o/s/f chassis some corrosion

n/s/r o/s/r inner wheel arches corroded/holed

o/s/f inner flitch some corrosion

some corrosion to n/s/f floor to sill

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r chassis

Pass 14 Jan 2012 168,493 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills and underside corroded

offside rack end has slight play

Fail 13 Jan 2012 168,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills and underside corroded

offside rack end has slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2011 145,815 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

damage to o/s and/n/s sills

n/s sliding door sticks

Fail 10 Jan 2011 145,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

damage to o/s and/n/s sills

n/s sliding door sticks

rear brake imbalance 17 per/cent

Pass 21 Jan 2010 126,849 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

fuel cap in two pieces seal ok

horn low tone

Pass 22 Jan 2009 111,702 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2007 85,446 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,797 miles

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

front no plate damaged slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2007 66,797 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate damaged slightly

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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DN53 FZG 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 58.8%.

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 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 DN53 FZG, 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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DN53 FZG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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