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HD53 HTV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,906 mi
Last recorded193,906 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 193,906 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 193,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2014

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 186,265 miles

Off side rear chassis leg surface corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Right front wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2013 186,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Off side rear chassis leg surface corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Right front wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 167,439 miles

Drivers side front inner steering rack ball has slight play.

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

Surface corrosion arpund both rear leaf spring front hanger mountings.

Surface corrosion to both rear centre and rear cross members.

Surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 167,439 miles

Drivers side front inner steering rack ball has slight play.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Surface corrosion arpund both rear leaf spring front hanger mountings.

Surface corrosion to both rear centre and rear cross members.

Surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 155,264 miles

All front wishbone bushes perished slightly

Bad corrosion both sills

Both front door shuts slight corrosion

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Corrosion under bonnet and front chassie area

Heavy corrosion all chassie area

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 155,264 miles

All front wishbone bushes perished slightly

Bad corrosion both sills

Both front door shuts slight corrosion

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Corrosion under bonnet and front chassie area

Heavy corrosion all chassie area

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 145,799 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all chassis corroded

both inner sills corroded

o/s/r tyre misshaped

slight corrosion to both inner wing and chassis legs

slight play o/s inner steering joint

Pass 21 Jan 2009 125,140 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

handbrake travel

slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 21 Jan 2008 98,702 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 68,148 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 HTV 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 61.5%.

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 HTV, 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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What year was HD53 HTV registered?

HD53 HTV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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