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FG53 ZFR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,551 mi
Last recorded191,551 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 191,551 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner steps corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear both sides sills inner and outer corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 178,116 miles

welding covered by substance unable to check properly-parking brake passed on limit

Fail 15 Mar 2017 178,115 miles

Central Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint prop shaft bush (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2016 169,723 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

general corrosion to underside

n/s/f tyre getting low and worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2015 157,490 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 137,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 134,837 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 130,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs worn with regard to thickness

Fail 30 Aug 2011 130,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs worn with regard to thickness

Fail 1 Sep 2010 126,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 126,943 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 121,779 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 120,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 120,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 120,487 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 116,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 ZFR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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