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FG53 HGX

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

425,463 mi
Last recorded425,463 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 HGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 425,463 miles

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

Nearside seal corroded outside loaded area

Offside seal corroded outside loaded area

Pass 16 Nov 2020 410,479 miles

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

ns os f seals corroded outside 30cm

Pass 20 Nov 2019 397,273 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal outside 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal outside 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 397,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cracked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal outside 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal outside 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 382,041 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal not near loaded area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 366,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion seal corroded not within 30cm of loaded area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

vehicle tested as cab and chassis

Fail 10 Nov 2017 366,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion seal corroded not within 30cm of loaded area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

vehicle tested as cab and chassis

Pass 23 Nov 2016 352,421 miles

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

Offside Front sill corroded but not within 30cm

vehicle tested as cab and chassis only

Fail 23 Nov 2016 352,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front sill corroded but not within 30cm

vehicle tested as cab and chassis only

Pass 14 Nov 2015 336,978 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 321,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 321,336 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013
Pass 15 Nov 2012
Pass 18 Nov 2011
Pass 29 Sep 2010 278,350 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 238,386 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 190,547 miles

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

nsr side marker light bulb inop

Pass 11 Oct 2007 153,960 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 125,043 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 HGX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HGX, 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 FG53 HGX registered?

FG53 HGX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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