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FG53 ZGU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

196,981 mi
Last recorded196,981 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 196,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r tyre perished and splitting

Pass 7 Dec 2019 194,372 miles

both rear tyres worn

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f brake slight binding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

underside undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2018 193,306 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s upper mirror glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner upper arch holed and corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various corrosion on the underside,not yet excesive

Fail 8 Nov 2018 193,306 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s upper mirror glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner upper arch holed and corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

o/s/f sill damaged

various corrosion on the underside,not yet excesive

Pass 17 Nov 2017 191,774 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear inner arches corroded

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

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perished and cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2017 191,774 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear inner arches corroded

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

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perished and cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2016 189,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner arches holed and corroded(not a prescribed area

o/s/f sill/step damaged

slight bind on the o/s/f brake

various corrosion on the underside, not yet excesive

Fail 9 Nov 2016 189,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear inner arches holed and corroded(not a prescribed area

o/s/f sill/step damaged

slight bind on the o/s/f brake

various corrosion on the underside, not yet excesive

Pass 11 Nov 2015 188,723 miles

both sills begining to corrode

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracked and perished

slight play in the steering rack

slight play rear half shafts

Fail 11 Nov 2015 188,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

both sills begining to corrode

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracked and perished

slight play in the steering rack

slight play rear half shafts

Pass 14 Nov 2014 186,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r inner arch to floor corroding

o/s/f step/sill damaged

o/s/r tyre heavily perished and cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2014 186,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r inner arch to floor corroding

o/s/f step/sill damaged

o/s/r tyre heavily perished and cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2013 184,949 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2012 183,727 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 183,727 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 178,049 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 178,049 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 159,551 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 140,361 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 140,005 miles

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

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

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Nov 2008 118,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 94,962 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 71,385 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

horn weak

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 ZGU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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