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HG53 DNU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,456 mi
Last recorded174,456 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 DNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 174,456 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 174,446 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter panel corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near side and off side chassis corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near side and off side inner flitch panels corroded and holed under front wings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near side and off side inner and outer sills corroded and holed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2016 158,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 158,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 154,184 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 154,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 148,986 miles

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)

clutch pedal antislip/rubber wearing

rear crossmember corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2014 148,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

clutch pedal antislip/rubber wearing

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2013 144,710 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 144,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 140,142 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 134,979 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 134,979 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 128,609 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 121,744 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 115,954 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 112,091 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 109,422 miles

brake pedal anti slip rudder slightly worn

Fail 6 Dec 2006 109,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

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 DNU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DNU, 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 DNU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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