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FD53 FGF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,323 mi
Last recorded195,323 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 FGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 195,323 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 195,323 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 191,123 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 191,123 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 185,982 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 179,235 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 179,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 157,447 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 137,830 miles

Coolant leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Nov 2011 118,188 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 104,175 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 104,174 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 87,147 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,764 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 73,764 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,526 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,061 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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FD53 FGF 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 FD53 FGF, 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 FD53 FGF registered?

FD53 FGF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is FD53 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 FGF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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