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FG53 CDV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

214,197 mi
Last recorded214,197 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 CDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 214,197 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills covered in under seal + rear number plate deteriorated + both rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 203,514 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 188,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 25 Nov 2022 174,522 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 174,522 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 159,873 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 156,005 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 156,005 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 154,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 154,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 143,494 miles

nsf ball joint deteriorated + slight play in both front track rod ends + slight play in middle prop-shaft bush & deteriorated + both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 136,425 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

chip zone A and zone B

under body slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2017 136,267 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

chip zone A and zone B

under body slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2016 129,207 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 121,727 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

under body slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 112,592 miles

balljoint slight play

wheel bearing slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2014 112,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 112,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front wiperblades split but clear screen

brake pedal rubber split but not insecure

clutch pedal rubber split but not insecure

nail o/s/f tyre tread

no 1st aid kit

no fire extinguisher

slight damage centre of windscreen swept area

Fail 23 Jul 2013 112,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front wiperblades split but clear screen

brake pedal rubber split but not insecure

clutch pedal rubber split but not insecure

nail o/s/f tyre tread

no 1st aid kit

no fire extinguisher

slight damage centre of windscreen swept area

Pass 18 Apr 2012 111,078 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split but not insecure

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

slight damage windscreen centre swept area

Fail 18 Apr 2012 111,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split but not insecure

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

slight damage windscreen centre swept area

Fail 13 Apr 2012 111,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split but not insecure

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

slight damage windscreen centre swept area

Pass 15 Apr 2011 109,381 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 109,358 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 98,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,750 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 91,750 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

row of seats removed +others

Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,308 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 91,307 miles

Driving control(s) defective due to rubbish likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,673 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 81,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 33,547 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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FG53 CDV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FG53 CDV, 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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FG53 CDV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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