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FG53 HGP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

162,545 mi
Last recorded162,545 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 HGP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 162,545 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/SF (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 162,537 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/SF (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 162,356 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/SF & O/SF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/SF (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 151,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 133,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2021 133,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2020 128,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 125,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,231 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 122,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,855 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 118,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) missing lense and bulb missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,252 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 117,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working top of cab (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 115,055 miles

front bumper loose offside

windscreen scratched drivers side

Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,056 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres on legal limit

lower area of front windscreen scored

main chassis very rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2014 113,054 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres on legal limit

lower area of front windscreen scored

main chassis very rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2013 104,925 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 97,317 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 97,317 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,452 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,436 miles

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

corrosion present on both chassis.

corrosion present underbody of the vehicle.

n/s/f door mirror housing skightly damaged.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,000 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,826 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 48,489 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 HGP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FG53 HGP, 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 HGP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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