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HF53 RZV

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,439 mi
Last recorded141,439 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 RZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 141,439 miles

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 24 May 2016 141,431 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 11 Apr 2015 133,299 miles

back box heavilly corroded

Both front wipers split

Indercater stalk broken has been modified and is working

Interferance nearside rear light

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 133,291 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Both front wipers split

Indercater stalk broken has been modified and is working

Interferance nearside rear light

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

back box heavilly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 133,281 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

back box heavilly corroded

both front wiper blades split

front discs scored

indicator stalk broken has been modified and is working

interferance nearside rear light

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 124,766 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 124,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 112,647 miles

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

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

chips & crack in windscreen

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside & neaside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside front tyre warn inner edge

play in rear propshaft king pin

rear axle knocking

Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,647 miles

chips & crack in windscreen

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside & neaside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside front tyre warn inner edge

play in rear propshaft king pin

rear axle knocking

Pass 20 Feb 2012 105,739 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 97,723 miles

crack & chip in windscreen

offside front tyre weraing inner edge

slight dampness on PAS pump

slight play offside & nearside rear half shafts

Pass 23 Nov 2009 86,963 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,311 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 63,741 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 63,738 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 53,807 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr fog light not working

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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HF53 RZV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc 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 HF53 RZV, 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 HF53 RZV registered?

HF53 RZV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HF53 RZV safe to buy?

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