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HD53 NHZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,898 mi
Last recorded48,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 48,898 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling at front of shaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front rear of inner wheel well is corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis around spring hanger brackets is slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills are corroded in patches

Pass 17 Jul 2025 48,268 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in lower arms are starting to crack slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis and inner sills have some patches of corrosion within 30 cm of leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 45,612 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner wings corroded not within 30 cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 44,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside wheel arch small rust patch near brake pipe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing within 30 cm of strut mount has a small patch that is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis at bumpstops over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 41,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 41,816 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective second row (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 34,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 34,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 31,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 31,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 29,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,909 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,318 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake disks rusty and lipped

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,545 miles

mouse nest around injector number 4

nearside sliding door exterior handle broken but can still be operated

single seat removed from row 3, double seat removed from row 4 - vehicle now class 4

Pass 6 May 2010 13,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 11,072 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 8,775 miles

two seats have been removed from the rear

Pass 9 Mar 2007 6,212 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 6,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 3,094 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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 NHZ 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 84%.

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 NHZ, 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 NHZ registered?

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

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