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HG53 ETR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,304 mi
Last recorded125,304 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 125,304 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2025 121,504 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corrosion around rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 118,869 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 117,153 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner outer sillsshow signs of various stages of corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2023 117,153 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner outer sillsshow signs of various stages of corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,077 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,136 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 111,255 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 111,253 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 103,123 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 86,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch around step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 78,727 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 70,898 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,375 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,834 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 60,781 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,720 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front wipers slightly split

near side mirror slightly cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,780 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 50,780 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,502 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 46,502 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,386 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 410,492 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 36,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,904 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 ETR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

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

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