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HG53 HXW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,297 mi
Last recorded236,297 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 236,297 miles

Nearside Front n/s front wheel arch

Nearside Lower n/s lower sill

Nearside Rear n/s chassis spring hanger slight corrosion

Nearside Rear n/s rear inner wheel arch

Offside Front o/s front wheel arch

Offside Lower o/s lower sill

Offside Rear o/s rear inner wheel arch

Offside Rear o/s rear spring chassis hanger slight corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2018 236,296 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s front wheel arch

Nearside Lower n/s lower sill

Nearside Rear n/s chassis spring hanger slight corrosion

Nearside Rear n/s rear inner wheel arch

Offside Front o/s front wheel arch

Offside Lower o/s lower sill

Offside Rear o/s rear inner wheel arch

Offside Rear o/s rear spring chassis hanger slight corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 235,521 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower sill damage but still solid

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed but not struchle

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed but not struchle

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades just clear screen

Fail 31 Aug 2017 235,521 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower sill damage but still solid

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed but not struchle

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed but not struchle

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades just clear screen

Pass 27 May 2016 235,191 miles

screen crack but not in drivers view

Fail 23 May 2016 235,128 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

screen crack but not in drivers view

Pass 5 Jun 2015 232,414 miles

screen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 29 May 2015 232,347 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

screen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 21 May 2014 222,455 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 222,156 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 207,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 200,695 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 189,735 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 178,612 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2009 161,580 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 161,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 114,673 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 83,179 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 HXW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

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

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