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FH53 TGX

2003 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,062 mi
Last recorded110,062 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 TGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 110,062 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,432 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 40,432 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,475 miles

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

front discs slighty corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,828 miles

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 24 Oct 2011 15,946 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 14,080 miles

inner edge of front discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 12,759 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 9,424 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

nearside wiper blade splitting..

Pass 31 Oct 2007 8,094 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 6,236 miles

two rear seatbelts slow to retract...

Pass 16 Nov 2005 3,822 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 TGX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FH53 TGX, 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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What year was FH53 TGX registered?

FH53 TGX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is FH53 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 TGX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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