MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,267 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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