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FG53 JWV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,813 mi
Last recorded173,813 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 173,813 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 173,807 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 168,670 miles

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

n/s front tyre perrished

Fail 23 Apr 2015 168,670 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s front tyre perrished

Pass 5 Nov 2014 167,700 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 147,262 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 147,261 miles

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 137,502 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 126,294 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 114,078 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 114,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 100,491 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2009 88,950 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 88,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,964 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 64,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,971 miles

advise slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing †advise o/s/f tyre worn 195/70/15 †advise wiper blades slighty poor

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 JWV 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 FG53 JWV, 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 JWV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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