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HD53 HVE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,749 mi
Last recorded133,749 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 133,749 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 133,749 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 197,981 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion Both inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 184,713 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sills have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2013 178,951 miles

slight corrosion in near side rear chassis

Fail 8 Oct 2013 178,950 miles

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

slight corrosion in near side rear chassis

Pass 6 Nov 2012 172,604 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 172,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 164,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

lower mirror glass damage o/s

n/s front and o/s front sills damaged

o/s/f inner wing corrosion

spare tyre low tread

vehicle has corrosion to various components underneath

Fail 18 Jun 2011 164,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

lower mirror glass damage o/s

n/s front and o/s front sills damaged

o/s/f inner wing corrosion

spare tyre low tread

vehicle has corrosion to various components underneath

Pass 21 May 2010 157,271 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 157,269 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 135,622 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 107,213 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 77,353 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 77,353 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HVE 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 62.5%.

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

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