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HG53 JEU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,700 mi
Last recorded86,700 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion upper and lower body (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes greased obscuring inspection

Fail 19 Jul 2017 86,700 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion upper and lower body (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes greased obscuring inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,179 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe to pump (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight corrosion inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 86,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe to pump (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight corrosion inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,811 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,522 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 79,521 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,930 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,209 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,227 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,993 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 15,763 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,036 miles

several small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2005 40,290 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 JEU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JEU, 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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HG53 JEU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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