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FG53 YBZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,480 mi
Last recorded126,480 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YBZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 126,480 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 126,480 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/r loose (2.4.G.2)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion hole in n/s ceil (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped along chassic (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe clamp loose (7.1.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail n/s (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 126,479 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 126,479 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 126,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted and corroded.

offside inner door step corroded.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 126,209 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted and corroded.

offside inner door step corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 121,495 miles

front discs in poor condition

Fail 4 Jan 2013 121,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2012 117,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 110,327 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 93,664 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 81,436 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 81,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,756 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,481 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 51,467 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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 YBZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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