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HG53 DMZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

226,539 mi
Last recorded226,539 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 DMZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 226,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested no oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of rear spring eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 213,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Jul 2018 213,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2017 205,213 miles

power steering fluid low

Fail 14 Jul 2017 205,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above axle (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

power steering fluid low

Pass 14 Jul 2016 187,756 miles

Both rear inner arches corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 172,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre flat spotted

Fail 13 Jul 2015 172,149 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre flat spotted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 156,534 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s/f wing

front grill damaged

n/s/f fog light missing

n/s/r axle bump missing

o/s/r axle bump stop insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2013 134,838 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 133,942 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 118,131 miles

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

service light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 103,633 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 103,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,251 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 91,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,624 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 78,624 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 68,884 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 68,433 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,556 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 63,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,056 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 DMZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DMZ, 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 DMZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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