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FX53 ZGA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,403 mi
Last recorded163,403 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 163,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 152,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 144,016 miles

Some corrosion to both sides rear floors to wheel arches

some corrosion to both sides rear chassis outrigger near rear spring mounting

Fail 18 Nov 2016 144,016 miles

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 144,009 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 137,330 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 137,221 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 130,607 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 130,566 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 119,308 miles

Some corrosion to near side outer rear sill panel.

corrosion to offside inner sill panel.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 119,308 miles

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.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,989 miles

No acceleration detected when testing emmisions.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 110,813 miles

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.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 106,887 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 104,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 91,559 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,080 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,067 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 46,067 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 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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