MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
all areas are marked with chalk
all welding covered with under seal making hard to inspect
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
long hand brake travel
o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators
both near side and off side outer sills starting to corrode
long hand brake travel
slight corrosion to rear chassis by load sensing valve
o/s mirror cracked
surface corrosion to chassis
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)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
o/s/r tyre feathered
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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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