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DK53 HHN

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,242 mi
Last recorded114,242 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HHN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts near limits/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear n/s/r axle seal slightly damp

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear rear tipping body heavily corroded in places

Fail 25 Feb 2019 114,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts near limits/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear n/s/r axle seal slightly damp

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear rear tipping body heavily corroded in places

Pass 25 Jan 2018
Pass 22 Aug 2016

Nearside rear and offside rear inner tyres worn very near limit - suggest replace

Fail 22 Aug 2016

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

Nearside rear and offside rear inner tyres worn very near limit - suggest replace

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,858 miles

Nearside front tyre worn edge

Offside front wheel bearing noisy - no roughness detected but suggest replace

front brake pads wearing low

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2015 94,858 miles

Nearside front tyre worn edge

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

Offside front wheel bearing noisy - no roughness detected but suggest replace

front brake pads wearing low

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,048 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 86,941 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

noise from nearside front wheel bearing - no roughness detected but suggest replace

offside rear lamp lense damaged

offside rear outer tyre wearing near limit

play in nearside steering rack

possible play in offside front wheel bearing

possible play in offside steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,602 miles

offside mirror damaged

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,729 miles

front brake discs appear wearing thin

offside mirror damaged - view to rear not adversely affected

Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,592 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 48,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,736 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,479 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,524 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,632 miles

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

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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DK53 HHN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,450cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK53 HHN, 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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DK53 HHN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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