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HD53 EKL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018
Pass 11 Aug 2017 157,581 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 157,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 186,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arch and floor areas rusted (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014
Fail 5 Feb 2014

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 188,830 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 134,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 117,615 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 117,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 101,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 82,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 61,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 61,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HD53 EKL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD53 EKL, 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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HD53 EKL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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