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HG53 MWY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

209,675 mi
Last recorded209,675 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 209,675 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 198,834 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 183,449 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 183,449 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 170,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 133,800 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 116,621 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 86,971 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

tail lamp lens

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 MWY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MWY, 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 MWY registered?

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

Is HG53 MWY safe to buy?

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