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HG53 CNV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

173,119 mi
Last recorded173,119 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 CNV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2018 173,119 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack pinion (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

inner / outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 172,826 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive black smoke under acceleration (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x1 (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill x1 (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x1 (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x1 (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal leaking on rack unable to pinpoint exact leak (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r of chassis above bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/75/16c (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes and ferrules have surface corrosion

all rear leaf spring eye bushes have play

body in poor condition

both front coil springs have heavy surface corrosion

both rear leaf springs have complete surface corrosion

complete chassis has surface corrosion

drivers seat frame has surface corrosion

drivers seat mechanism has play

front brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

rear cross member has heavy surface corrosion

starter motor noisy on operation

Pass 27 Oct 2016 168,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all except offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Offside Rear bumpstop missing , nearside insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear leaf springs weak

excessive corrosion throughout just outside prescribed areas

Fail 20 Oct 2016 168,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch top (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner inner sill continuing to outer sill to effect a correct repair (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar retaining device missing 2 bolts missing (6.6.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all except offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Offside Rear bumpstop missing , nearside insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear leaf springs weak

excessive corrosion throughout just outside prescribed areas

Pass 16 Oct 2015 168,127 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

centre and rear exhaust boxes slight corroded

fuel flap secured with tape

offside front sill corroded

power steering rack showing signs of oil

rear exhaust box had small blow

Fail 15 Oct 2015 168,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part bracket adrift (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (suspension mounting) (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

centre and rear exhaust boxes slight corroded

fuel flap secured with tape

offside front sill corroded

power steering rack showing signs of oil

rear exhaust box had small blow

Pass 24 Oct 2014 167,112 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front wiupers splitting

rear step corroded

slight corrosion both rear suspension mountings

slight corrosion on front subrames offside rear moutning

steering rack upper seal damp

Fail 22 Oct 2014 167,112 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front wiupers splitting

nearside rear handbrake cable roped to leaf spring

rear step corroded

slight corrosion both rear suspension mountings

slight corrosion on front subrames offside rear moutning

steering rack upper seal damp

Pass 12 Nov 2013 304,189 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 304,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

slight body damage and bumper damage

Pass 7 Nov 2012 281,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 254,464 miles

N/S mirror cover missing but not showing any sharp edges

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 254,453 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

N/S mirror cover missing but not showing any sharp edges

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 232,066 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 231,722 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 204,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front subframe damaged due to possible accident damage

Pass 4 Nov 2009 204,990 miles

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

front subframe damaged due to possible accident damage

Pass 31 Oct 2008 190,277 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 190,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 152,231 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 111,411 miles

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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HG53 CNV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HG53 CNV, 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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HG53 CNV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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