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HG53 ERK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

125,793 mi
Last recorded125,793 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2016 125,793 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Clutch fluid leak.

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 122,647 miles

Both front lower suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers split

Handbrake efficiency only just met. 16%

Offside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play and is noisy

Offside rear shock absorber mounting prescribed area corroded

Offside track rod end has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear leaf spring mounting prescribed areas corroded

Rear leaf spring shackle brackets corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 122,647 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Both front lower suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers split

Handbrake efficiency only just met. 16%

Offside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play and is noisy

Offside rear shock absorber mounting prescribed area corroded

Offside track rod end has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear leaf spring mounting prescribed areas corroded

Rear leaf spring shackle brackets corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 120,710 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated

Offside inner track rod end worn

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Apr 2014 120,703 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated

Offside inner track rod end worn

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

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

Unable to evaluate wiper blades

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2013 117,787 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 117,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 115,328 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 115,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 113,453 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 113,453 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 110,685 miles

Nearside rear hand brake cable deteriorating.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 97,499 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 97,499 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 82,104 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 82,104 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,190 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 ERK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ERK, 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 ERK registered?

HG53 ERK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HG53 ERK shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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