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FG52 ZGX

2003 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,236 mi
Last recorded136,236 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ZGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2017 136,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail near suspension cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner and outer sill rotten but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner tyre has wear to inner sidewall due to handbrake cable rubbing

Offside inner and outer sill rotten but not in a prescribed area

all brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full visual inspection of the pipes

Pass 12 Jan 2016 130,862 miles

All brake pipes greased.

Both inner sill, step, cab corner areas corroded but not in a prescribed area.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 125,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes covered in grease not allowing for full inspection

n/s/f inner step/sill area rotted but not in a prescribed area

o/s outer sill/rear cab area rotted but not in a prescribed area

o/s/f inner sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Fail 19 Jan 2015 125,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes covered in grease not allowing for full inspection

n/s/f inner step/sill area rotted but not in a prescribed area

o/s outer sill/rear cab area rotted but not in a prescribed area

o/s/f inner sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Jan 2014 121,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 117,148 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 117,114 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 112,292 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 106,753 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2010 102,651 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 102,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 99,383 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 96,427 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 82,739 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 62,943 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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FG52 ZGX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG52 ZGX, 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 FG52 ZGX registered?

FG52 ZGX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is FG52 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 ZGX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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