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FX53 YXG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,097 mi
Last recorded179,097 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 YXG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 179,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 171,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 161,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all wheel arches area rusted edges

Fail 5 Mar 2019 161,546 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s inner wing area rusted away engine/gear mounting fixing area (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear spring fixing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s/abs fixing top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear spring fixing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all wheel arches area rusted edges

Pass 14 Feb 2018 150,149 miles

Nearside Front door sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Slight brake imbalance on rear brakes indicating repair or adjustment is required

Unable to reach engine oil temperature of 80c exhaust emission's tested at 64c, overridden by NT

Fail 9 Feb 2018 150,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring eye, inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured B pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering longitudal chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front door sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Slight brake imbalance on rear brakes indicating repair or adjustment is required

Unable to reach engine oil temperature of 80c exhaust emission's tested at 64c, overridden by NT

Pass 26 Jan 2017 138,756 miles

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

Offside Rear corrosion longitudal chassis cross member, not within 30cm's of any load bearing member

Fail 25 Jan 2017 138,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear corrosion longitudal chassis cross member, not within 30cm's of any load bearing member

Pass 18 Jan 2016 125,495 miles

all areas are marked with chalk

all welding covered with under seal making hard to inspect

Fail 13 Jan 2016 125,560 miles

Brake valve retaining device insecure chassis rusty (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded various locations rear spring front shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill marked with chalk (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner footstep various area marked with chalk (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / van floor (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front shackle various areas marked with chalk (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded various locations marked with chalk rear mount rear spring (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under arch chassis rail badly rusted marked with chalk (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / van floor marked with chalk (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded various locations marked with chalk rear spring rear mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail under arch marked with chalk (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

all areas are marked with chalk

Fail 18 Dec 2015 125,467 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded between leaf mountings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded between leaf mountings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to front leaf mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to rear leaf mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to rear leaf mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Jan 2015 118,074 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 118,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

long hand brake travel

Pass 30 Jan 2014 109,314 miles

o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 1 Feb 2013 99,910 miles

both near side and off side outer sills starting to corrode

long hand brake travel

slight corrosion to rear chassis by load sensing valve

Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,581 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,562 miles

o/s mirror cracked

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 6 Feb 2010 66,731 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 55,718 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 45,061 miles

o/s/r tyre feathered

Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,686 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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FX53 YXG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX53 YXG, 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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FX53 YXG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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