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FG53 KXA

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

168,286 mi
Last recorded168,286 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 KXA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 168,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 163,949 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,553 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S FRONT. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,141 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 44,911 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 42,422 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 42,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 39,374 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,331 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,751 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,141 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 25,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 14,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,614 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 8,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 1,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,099 miles

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 KXA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KXA, 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 KXA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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