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FG53 OZK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

84,088 mi
Last recorded84,088 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OZK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Covered In Underseal Rear

Fail 18 Mar 2026 84,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 77,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 77,792 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle rear of shackles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both side of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings and floor both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal most of underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,283 miles

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BADLY PERISHED

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL SWELLING FROM INSIDE WITH CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL SWELLING FROM INSIDE DUE TO CORRISION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022
Fail 21 Mar 2022

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills/ steps area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,080 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 76,080 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,894 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 16 Mar 2020 75,894 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,296 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 75,296 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,529 miles

Nearside sill centre getting weak

light corrosion noted underneath vehicle on suspension and chassis legs

Fail 20 Mar 2018 74,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside sill centre getting weak

light corrosion noted underneath vehicle on suspension and chassis legs

Fail 5 Mar 2018 74,521 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

light corrosion noted underneath vehicle suspension and chassis legs rear

n/s centre sill weak in places

Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,558 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 69,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,601 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,498 miles

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

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

near/side hand brake cable outer casing worn

Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,187 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding.

rear brake pipes across axle corroding.

slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,575 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

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

Oil leak

Silencer outer layer loose.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,154 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,085 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,622 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 35,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,470 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,697 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 22,115 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 OZK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 OZK, 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 OZK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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