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FG53 KDJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

190,057 mi
Last recorded190,057 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 190,057 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 190,003 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 186,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2014 178,325 miles

back panel centre corroded

rusty under carraige and body

slight play in anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 4 Aug 2014 178,324 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

back panel centre corroded

exhaust outerskin peeling

rusty under carraige and body

slight play in anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 30 Jul 2013 161,951 miles

Exhaust peeling.

Front road springs rusty.

Surface rust offside front brake pipe.

Various rust spots on floor pan and chassis.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 148,803 miles

Both sills damaged.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sump rusty.

Various rust spots on underbody.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 148,803 miles

Both sills damaged.

Sump rusty.

Various rust spots on underbody.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 135,819 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 135,819 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 127,662 miles

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

n/s/f inner/outer sills damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2010 127,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/f inner/outer sills damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2009 108,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 108,810 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 90,966 miles

n/s/front inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 10 Sep 2008 90,962 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/front inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,341 miles

Oil leak

hair line cracking to o/s wing mirror glass

inner c.v boot clip missing

slight noise comeing from both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,056 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 46,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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 KDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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