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HG53 GZZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,721 mi
Last recorded153,721 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 153,721 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both footsteps have traces of filler

both footsteps under body corroded but not excessive

both o/s and n/s inner and outer sills have traces of filler

brake pipes covered in grease

chassis corroded but not excessive

front arches inner and outer corroded but not excessive

inner sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Apr 2013 148,696 miles

n/s/f inner footstep area traces of filler found

n/s/r inner rear sill structure by the wheelarch traces of filler found

n/s/r outer + inner sill traces of filler found

o/s/r inner sill traces of filler found

Fail 8 Apr 2013 148,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s & o/s rear both quarters coverd in duck tape

rear brake pipes coverd in thick black paint

Pass 2 Mar 2012
Pass 9 Jun 2010 124,994 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 110,559 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,986 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,940 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 61,940 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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 GZZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

HG53 GZZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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