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FG53 WLZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

305,729 mi
Last recorded305,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 305,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 305,721 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 305,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 305,704 miles

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 305,704 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 305,283 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 305,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 286,765 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 286,765 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 278,621 miles

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

body damage.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 237,874 miles

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.

Fail 19 Sep 2009 237,859 miles

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.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 197,369 miles

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.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 155,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 128,201 miles

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

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 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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