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DE53 HWT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

233,143 mi
Last recorded233,143 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 233,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front inner sill has excessive corrosion, not within prescribed area

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tape over outer sill

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle and on outer sills and body

Fail 28 Feb 2018 233,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Taped over (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front inner sill has excessive corrosion, not within prescribed area

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion taped over (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect repositioned bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tape over outer sill

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working bad connection (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle and on outer sills and body

Pass 15 Dec 2016 226,786 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 220,636 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front inner sills-door steps corroded not in prescribed area

both front wheel arches corrosion no sharp edges

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 17 Dec 2014 213,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coorosion to near side inner sill not in prescribed area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 213,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coorosion to near side inner sill not in prescribed area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 208,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 189,542 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on inner and outer sills

wear in brake pedal antislip

Fail 4 Sep 2012 189,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on inner and outer sills

wear in brake pedal antislip

Pass 31 Aug 2011 171,647 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 148,881 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 138,823 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 94,001 miles

handbrake cable casings slightly damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,884 miles

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f n/s/r top lights not working

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 HWT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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