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HG53 DLK

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,762 mi
Last recorded136,762 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 DLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 136,762 miles

General surface corrosion underside &c..

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Slight corrosion nearside & offside sills / step sections / inner sills &c..

Fail 2 Oct 2015 136,762 miles

General surface corrosion underside &c..

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Slight corrosion nearside & offside sills / step sections / inner sills &c..

Pass 12 Sep 2014 129,565 miles

both nearside and offside inner sill areas badly corroded and holed however not within prescribed area

brake pedal rubber wear

general underbody corroded

nearside outer sil badly corroded and holed however not within prescibed area

Fail 6 Sep 2014 129,563 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both nearside and offside inner sill areas badly corroded and holed however not within prescribed area

brake pedal rubber wear

general underbody corroded

nearside outer sil badly corroded and holed however not within prescibed area

power steering fluid level low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 118,502 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2012 109,471 miles

nearside step corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

center exhaust box poor

front wishbone rearmost bushes worn

rear chassis at spring mounts corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 109,471 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

center exhaust box poor

front wishbone rearmost bushes worn

nearside step corroded

rear chassis at spring mounts corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 95,698 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing un-evenly

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,101 miles

Both front brake discs ridged and near to min thickness

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 81,101 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front brake discs ridged and near to min thickness

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,080 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,945 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake lever has alot of travel

handbrake performance slightly lower on near side rear

Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,297 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s handbrake performance low

Pass 9 Sep 2006 24,621 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 DLK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HG53 DLK, 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 DLK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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