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FP52 WGG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,506 mi
Last recorded159,506 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 159,506 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 159,280 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 150,909 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 214,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 214,156 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 213,599 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 213,599 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 197,199 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 197,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 170,819 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 151,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 140,794 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 133,756 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 133,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 124,816 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2007 107,980 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight movement in Nearside rack end

Fail 10 Dec 2007 107,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight movement

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2006 82,421 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack inner knuckle

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2006 62,442 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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FP52 WGG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WGG, 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 WGG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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