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HG53 DNF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,791 mi
Last recorded138,791 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 DNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 138,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ABOVE BUMP STOP (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ABOVE BUMP STOP (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 137,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 123,682 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 123,671 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 113,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

rear centre bearing worn rubber

steering rack gaitors twisted

Fail 29 Aug 2012 113,956 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

rear centre bearing worn rubber

steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 18 Aug 2011 98,539 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,848 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

stone chip in windscreen/does not effect drivers view

Pass 26 Aug 2009 85,441 miles

prop shaft rear uj worn

Fail 26 Aug 2009 85,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

prop shaft rear uj worn

Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,990 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,539 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 62,489 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,322 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 48,322 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

mobile phone holder masking view of hazard switch

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 DNF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DNF, 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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What year was HG53 DNF registered?

HG53 DNF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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