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HG53 OFP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

186,159 mi
Last recorded186,159 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 186,159 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 178,827 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 177,806 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 177,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 173,137 miles

wear rack

Pass 23 Jul 2012 166,179 miles

wear o/s/f track rod end

Pass 31 May 2011 158,633 miles

wear front disc

wear o/s track rod end

Pass 3 Jun 2010 152,318 miles

wear front disc

wear o/s track rod end

Pass 28 May 2009 146,322 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 137,720 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 137,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 120,180 miles

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 100,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

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 OFP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OFP, 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 OFP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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