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FP52 WGF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

205,522 mi
Last recorded205,522 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 WGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 205,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 198,052 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 188,230 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 188,138 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 181,020 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And also damage to the outer sidewall ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 175,391 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

general under cab corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2017 170,846 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 167,524 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 167,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 158,451 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 158,449 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear anti-roll bar drop links have play in upper bush

Centre prop shaft bush has excessive play

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes heavily perished and split but not yet resulting in excessive movement

Nearside front road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Nearside front side mirror casing missing

Nearside rear brake hose (after load sensing valve) chafed

Nearside rear parking brake efficiency low

Nearside rear suspension leaf springs slightly splayed

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing

Offside front side mirror taped up

Pass 14 Feb 2014 148,928 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 137,640 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 137,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 128,215 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 128,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

air bag light on

Pass 10 Feb 2011 117,187 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 106,100 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,029 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 80,247 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 80,071 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 70,191 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 462,332 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 462,332 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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FP52 WGF 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 70.8%.

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 FP52 WGF, 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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FP52 WGF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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