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FH53 NHM

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,507 mi
Last recorded157,507 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 NHM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 157,507 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 157,381 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Front and rear arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Front arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bay/chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 155,182 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 155,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 155,130 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside inner wing as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated offside and nearside floor to inner wing (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear and front as marked leaf mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 152,957 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 152,954 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked inner wing to main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked offside and nearside chassis to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury as marked wheel arch AND NEARSIDE WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked main chassis engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked by shocks (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked offside and nearside rear and front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 150,856 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 145,519 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 145,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear rear cross member near rear sring hangers chalked (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015

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

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

all wheel archs rusty

chassis above rear axle very rusty

hole in n/s sill

Pass 11 Nov 2014 136,589 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 127,881 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 127,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 120,098 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 120,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 112,509 miles

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

front inner pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Nov 2010 105,211 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 105,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front pads seem to be low on inner side

Pass 11 Nov 2009 98,749 miles

front brake disks corrosde slightly on inner face

o/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,761 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,457 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2006 64,124 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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FH53 NHM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH53 NHM, 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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FH53 NHM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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