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FG53 HHR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,669 mi
Last recorded175,669 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 HHR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2015 175,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

play in n/s /f steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Dec 2014 173,128 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 173,128 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 169,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 165,132 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 165,132 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 158,669 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight roughness to neardside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 152,970 miles

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

nearside steering arm has slight movement

Pass 2 Nov 2009 132,515 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 111,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,283 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 88,180 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 60,513 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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FG53 HHR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG53 HHR, 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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FG53 HHR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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