MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front inner sill holed but not in any prescribed area
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front no plate damaged slightly
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
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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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