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FG53 KWZ

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

172,528 mi
Last recorded172,528 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 KWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 172,528 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2019

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 168,886 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 165,525 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 165,525 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 163,093 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 163,093 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 159,935 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 159,935 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 154,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 148,988 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 142,978 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 142,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 136,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 136,974 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 130,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 121,944 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 121,944 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 113,578 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 106,845 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 106,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 98,260 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 98,260 miles

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?

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 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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