MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside inner sill areas corroded.
Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch areas corroded.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front exhaust box outer skin rusty
Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner body some rust holes outside prescribed area and offside
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside inner body some rust holes outside prescribed area and offside
Offside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Foot brake pedal anti slip provision worn,
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, (2.4.A.3)
Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch areas corroded.
Nearside inner sill corroded.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner side corroded,
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail, (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Foot brake pedal anti slip provision worn,
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, (2.4.A.3)
Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch areas corroded.
Nearside inner sill corroded.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner side corroded,
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail, (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pedal rubber worn
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage to nearside mirror glass
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine oil low
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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FG53 KWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 KWZ, 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 KWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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