MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear of vehicle
corrosion to sill pannels inner and outer
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
various brake pipes on the vehicle are slightly corroded
Some corrosion to both sides rear floors to wheel arches
some corrosion to both sides rear chassis outrigger near rear spring mounting
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger near rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger near rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger near front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger near rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel near rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis around rear brake load sensor valve (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger near front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger near rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Some corrosion to near side outer rear sill panel.
corrosion to offside inner sill panel.
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Some corrosion to near side outer rear sill panel.
corrosion to offside inner sill panel.
No acceleration detected when testing emmisions.
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
No acceleration detected when testing emmisions.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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FX53 ZGA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZGA, 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 ZGA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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