MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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
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
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)
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front subframe damaged due to possible accident damage
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)
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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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