MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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
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
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre is cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
o/s/r tyre cracked between treads
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HG53 JXL safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG53 JXL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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