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HD53 LVH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,756 mi
Last recorded160,756 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 LVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2022 160,756 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OS Cab floor and door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 150,260 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to o/s inner wing

vehicle as slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 9 Mar 2021 150,256 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to o/s inner wing

vehicle as slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 2 Oct 2019 137,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 134,329 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 130,999 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 183,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Side step corroded

Rear D-bushes slight play

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 98,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 98,216 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,024 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2014 80,970 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,650 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin rusty / insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 66,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door handle stiff to open

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,363 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 54,363 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 48,147 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 48,146 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,030 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 42,030 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 42,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,681 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 32,681 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 LVH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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