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FG53 ZFE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

282,210 mi
Last recorded282,210 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ZFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 282,210 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

underside of vehicle in poor condition with corrosion but not in any prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jul 2021 276,825 miles

various areas of corrosion on the underside of vehicle but is not in a prescribed area

Fail 3 Jul 2021 276,825 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various areas of corrosion on the underside of vehicle but is not in a prescribed area

Pass 2 Jul 2020 274,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/ and o/s/ inner sills corroded with holes but not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Jul 2020 274,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/ and o/s/ inner sills corroded with holes but not within a prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2019 271,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

crew cab rear seats missing

inner sills corroded but not structual

slight oil leaks to engine

under side of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2019 271,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

crew cab rear seats missing

inner sills corroded but not structual

slight oil leaks to engine

under side of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2018 252,875 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 219,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion various areas to underside/topside (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 219,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion various areas to underside/topside (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 190,810 miles

Body has slight corrosion various areas underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 190,808 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion various areas underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 172,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 172,434 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 169,626 miles

N/S/ roof marker lenze missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R side marker inop

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 169,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

N/S/ roof marker lenze missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R side marker inop

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 141,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tow bar electric`s not working correctly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s roof marker lamp lens missing

Fail 6 Jan 2012 141,602 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Tow bar electric`s not working correctly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear outer side marker lamp not working

n/s roof marker lamp lens missing

Fail 14 Oct 2010 12,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 12,574 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 108,288 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 108,288 miles

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2006 90,114 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 90,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 ZFE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZFE, 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 ZFE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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