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FG53 OXR

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

263,720 mi
Last recorded263,720 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 263,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 263,720 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 254,250 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 242,850 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 227,429 miles

Front pads all wearing slightly

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

Nearside Front lower susp arm bush deteriorating

Nearside Front outer cv joint noisy

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres wearing /n/side sidewall cut

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust baffle loose

stonechip zone a front screen

Pass 6 Oct 2016 219,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 190,169 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 183,624 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front inner sills corroding

windscreen chipped & cracked - nearside wing mirror cover missing & glass cracked - oil leak - centre exhaust sections deteriorating - nail nearside front tyre - nail offside rear tyre - auxiliary belt deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2014 183,615 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front inner sills corroding

windscreen chipped & cracked - nearside wing mirror cover missing & glass cracked - oil leak - centre exhaust sections deteriorating - nail nearside front tyre - nail offside rear tyre - auxiliary belt deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2013 155,396 miles

Advise centre exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 153,569 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Advise center exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 152,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 139,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 137,805 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 128,988 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 123,650 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 123,650 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 101,792 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 77,719 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 OXR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

FG53 OXR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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