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HG53 DMU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

272,295 mi
Last recorded272,295 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 272,295 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Main mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Floor to wheel arch corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front hanger (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake balance poor

Pass 31 Oct 2016 267,037 miles

All rear spring bushes have slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area, shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop area, Shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2015 251,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

body corrosion offside front sill

corrosion rear chassis by bump stops

Fail 30 Oct 2015 251,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

body corrosion offside front sill

corrosion rear chassis by bump stops

Pass 30 Sep 2014 231,730 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside handbrake calbe rubbing on suspension spring

offside inner steering rack ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2013 218,271 miles

slight scratches to windscreen

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chassis members starting to corrode

front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside rear hub seal leaking slightly

oil leak

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Sep 2012 206,604 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

chassis starting to corrode

nearside rear hub seal leaking slightly

oil leak

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2011 191,713 miles

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

brake pedal pad slightly worn

centre prop shaft bearing slightly worn

offside parking brake performance slightly low and rear brakes slightly out of balance

oil leak

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

rear chassis starting to corrode

slight wear in offside steering arm

Pass 29 Sep 2010 169,474 miles

front brake discs getting low and slightly distorted

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease test

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Sep 2009 153,593 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode and slightly distorted

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2008 132,329 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake disc slightly distorted

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Sep 2007 109,787 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 109,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 80,356 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 DMU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DMU, 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 DMU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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