MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
272,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
offside front brake binding slightly
offside front brake disc slightly distorted
rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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