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FG53 ZFH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,266 mi
Last recorded214,266 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 214,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both leaf spring front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

front cross member damaged

rear seats not fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2022 214,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification wheel guards missing (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification wheel guard missing (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both leaf spring front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

front cross member damaged

rear seats not fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 211,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 211,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 204,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 204,485 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 198,663 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 181,399 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 181,399 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 168,842 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

various brake pipes greased

Fail 10 Oct 2016 168,838 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

various brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Oct 2015 160,603 miles

Front wiper blades don't park correctly

centre propshaft bush worn

front engine subframe bent

Fail 9 Oct 2015 160,575 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front wiper blades don't park correctly

centre propshaft bush worn

front engine subframe bent

Pass 13 Oct 2014 147,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 132,039 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 19 Oct 2012 132,039 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s & o/s side markers inop

Pass 26 Oct 2011 125,870 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 125,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front sills damaged

n/s and o/s sills corroded

n/s/f wishbone bush split/unbonded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 119,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 114,118 miles

slight inbalance in rear brakes

Fail 15 Oct 2009 114,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning light staying on indication a fault

slight inbalance in rear brakes

Pass 5 Nov 2008 102,634 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 86,011 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 61,021 miles

rear antirole bar has slight play in rubbers

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 ZFH 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 62.5%.

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

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