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FH53 TGN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,267 mi
Last recorded116,267 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 TGN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 116,267 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 100,791 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 100,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,382 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside sliding cargo door outer handle defective

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 89,340 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected dripping from bottom of back plate (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside sliding cargo door outer handle defective

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,192 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sliding cargo door outer handle broken/defective

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged blind spot glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 80,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis directly above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sliding cargo door outer handle broken/defective

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged blind spot glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis directly above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 79,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside sliding cargo door outer handle broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view blind spot glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through on edge

windscreen wiper blade's deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2018 79,294 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside sliding cargo door outer handle broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view blind spot glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through on edge

windscreen wiper blade's deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2017 78,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed/damaged

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside sliding cargo door outer handle broken

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed/damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view blind spot glass damaged (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through on edge

Pass 20 May 2016 77,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle/bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Nearside sliding cargo door outer handle broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view blind spot glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle/bump stop (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through on edge

Pass 20 May 2015 75,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through on edge

nearside sliding cargo door outer handle broken

Fail 20 May 2015 75,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through on edge

nearside sliding cargo door outer handle broken

Pass 21 May 2014 72,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through on edge

Fail 21 May 2014 72,542 miles

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through on edge

Fail 23 May 2013 68,458 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 68,458 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2012 65,694 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 63,172 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 63,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,847 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,642 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,687 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 36,245 miles

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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FH53 TGN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FH53 TGN, 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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FH53 TGN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FH53 TGN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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