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FG53 WMA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 128,585 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 128,435 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt jammed ,and does not retract. (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 124,666 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2022 124,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 117,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear indicators slightly damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2021 117,317 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear indicators slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2020 110,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,557 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,982 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,009 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,610 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,268 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,771 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,225 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,888 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,497 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 56,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,602 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,967 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

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 WMA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WMA, 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 WMA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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