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FG53 JXZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,268 mi
Last recorded208,268 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 208,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

ns and os rear chassis cracking

rear panel os and ns croaded but not structural

Pass 29 Sep 2016 204,485 miles

o/s/r sill corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 196,744 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 196,744 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from n/s front hose to m/cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 189,428 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 189,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 180,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 172,014 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 165,183 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak suspect from timimg chain cover

Pass 21 Sep 2010 157,513 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 157,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 149,619 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 141,691 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 141,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 141,615 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 120,509 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 120,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,515 miles

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

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 JXZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JXZ, 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 JXZ registered?

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

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