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HG53 GHK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,492 mi
Last recorded138,492 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2016 138,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 130,346 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

center exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch/floor junction corroded

wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 28 Nov 2014 130,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

center exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch/floor junction corroded

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2013 116,006 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 116,005 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 105,722 miles

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

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

both wipers split

Fail 6 Oct 2010 100,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

chassis starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2010 100,246 miles

Oil leak

chassis starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 Oct 2008 89,400 miles

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

off side door mirror glass has minor damage.

wipers are in poor condition and only just meet the stanard.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 83,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 71,252 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 70,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front brake discs worn

offside door mirror damaged

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 GHK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GHK, 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 GHK registered?

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

Is HG53 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 GHK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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