MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to n/s/f inner sill (just outside prescribed area)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f wheel bearing noisey
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f wheel bearing noisey
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside mirror backing damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs worn/corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs worn/corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear number plate slight deteriation
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear brakes slight imbalance
rear number plate slight deteriation
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
wiper blades in poor condition
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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FG53 ZFP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 ZFP, 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 ZFP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 2003.
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