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FX53 ZXK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

53,281 mi
Last recorded53,281 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 ZXK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 53,281 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 53,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner steering rack

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slightplay in inner steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2024 52,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner steering rack

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slightplay in inner steering rack

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 49,517 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 49,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,696 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 48,696 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 46,729 miles

Both front minimal slight play

Offside Rear Indicator slightly flashing white

Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,089 miles

Both front tyres outer wall worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,615 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 41,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,370 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,391 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,954 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,424 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 27,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle presented for test with only 12 passenger seats fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,024 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010
Fail 22 Oct 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,798 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,896 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 19,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,787 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,144 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 16,144 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 9,641 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 ZXK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZXK, 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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What year was FX53 ZXK registered?

FX53 ZXK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FX53 ZXK shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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