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ExpiredMileage
305,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drag link end slightly misaligned both inner steering arms (2.1.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under body has surface rust on multiple places
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front tyre wearing and pershing cracks
Nearside Rear tyre wearing and slightly pershing cracks
Offside Front mirror cover missing
Offside Rear no plate light is dim
Offside Rear tyre wearing and nearing 2mm
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the hand break 16% (3.1.6b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front tyre wearing and pershing cracks
Nearside Rear tyre wearing and slightly pershing cracks
Offside Front mirror cover missing
Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear no plate light is dim
Offside Rear tyre wearing and nearing 2mm
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the hand break 16% (3.1.6b)
Front both front tyres have pershing cracks
Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges
Offside Rear tyre getting low to 2mm
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
slight oil leak from the engine
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
Front both front tyres have pershing cracks
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges
Offside Rear tyre getting low to 2mm
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
slight oil leak from the engine
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
body damage.
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside/offside rear suspension leafsprings,bushes wearing.
slight damage to nearside front door mirror.
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside/offside rear suspension leafsprings,bushes wearing.
slight damage to nearside front door mirror.
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
advise to adjust and improve performance of rear brakes.
nearside/offside rear leafsprings,front bushes wearing,advise to replace soon.
offside rear tyre perishing.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber wearing,advise to replace soon.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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FG53 WLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2003.
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