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HD53 LUP

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,137 mi
Last recorded159,137 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 LUP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 159,137 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 147,970 miles

well undersealed

Fail 22 Oct 2015 147,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 140,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 129,931 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 112,677 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,897 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 85,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,573 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 75,368 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,943 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 50,318 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 50,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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 LUP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD53 LUP registered?

HD53 LUP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HD53 LUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 LUP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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