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HD53 HTA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,728 mi
Last recorded136,728 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 136,728 miles

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

inner arches corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2016 136,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

inner arches corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2015 125,214 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f inner arch corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 125,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f inner arch corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 113,130 miles

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

n/s inner arch corroded

o/s inner arch corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 113,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s inner arch corroded

o/s inner arch corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 104,226 miles

corrosion o/s/f inner arch

Fail 15 Feb 2013 104,147 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion o/s/f inner arch

Pass 13 Feb 2012 93,665 miles

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

sill holed but has seperate chassis nearside

Fail 11 Feb 2012 93,664 miles

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

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

sill holed but has seperate chassis nearside

Fail 16 Feb 2011 81,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,495 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009
Fail 3 Dec 2009

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 72,502 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 72,502 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 54,474 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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HD53 HTA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HD53 HTA, 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 HTA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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