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HD52 LVL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,776 mi
Last recorded194,776 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 LVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 194,776 miles

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

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

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

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

genaral corrosion under sides

n/s outer sill corroded not with in stress point

o/s inner sill corroded not with in stress point

Fail 22 Aug 2011 194,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

genaral corrosion under sides

n/s outer sill corroded not with in stress point

o/s inner sill corroded not with in stress point

Pass 10 May 2011 187,468 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes poor condition

brake fluid below max

front coil springd in a rusty condition

front pads geting low

genaral corrosion under sides

hand brake travle

n/s outer sill corroded not with in stress piont

n/s rear light unit damaged

o/s front metal brake pipe forming rust

Fail 7 May 2011 187,468 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes poor condition

brake fluid below max

front coil springd in a rusty condition

front pads geting low

genaral corrosion under sides

hand brake travle

n/s outer sill corroded not with in stress piont

n/s rear light unit damaged

o/s front metal brake pipe forming rust

Pass 13 Mar 2010 154,552 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 154,552 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

long handbrake travel

n/s outer sill rusted and holed not in prescribed area

rust forming on o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 26 Feb 2009 113,903 miles

corrosion in chassis,floors,sills etc

nearside front bumper loose

Fail 25 Feb 2009 113,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion in chassis,floors,sills etc

nearside front bumper loose

Pass 9 Feb 2008 93,137 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in rear engine stabilizer mount

Pass 17 Feb 2007 74,137 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 74,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,951 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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HD52 LVL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HD52 LVL, 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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HD52 LVL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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