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DE53 HWR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

service brake and parking brake just met requirements

Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,323 miles

Oil leak underneath ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle chassis and body RH and LH sides from front to rear are repaired and covered under sealant

Fail 26 Oct 2017 81,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front and rear of the spring (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Extensive corrosion at the back of both cills

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

all four wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,920 miles

Rear offside and nearside chassis, behind rear wheels minor corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,982 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,633 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 72,663 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,918 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,178 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,409 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 64,393 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,310 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,371 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 46,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,905 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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DE53 HWR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE53 HWR, 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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DE53 HWR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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