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HG53 JXL

2003 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

213,539 mi
Last recorded213,539 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 JXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 213,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear chassis rail corroded behind rear wheel

offside rear chassis rail corroded behind rear wheel

oil leak

water for window washer low

Pass 16 Oct 2014 213,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 212,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear footbrake did not lock up when tested

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Oct 2013 212,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear footbrake did not lock up when tested

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Very little movement from offside handbrake cable

Pass 10 Oct 2012 203,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 164,016 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre is cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2010 134,025 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre cracked between treads

Pass 15 Oct 2009 91,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,252 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,649 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,387 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

nearside front mud flap insecure

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 JXL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

HG53 JXL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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