MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering Column Is Noisy But Not Worn
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Below Loading Door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Near Foot Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering Column Is Noisy But Not Worn
Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near Spring Shackle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near Spring Shackle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Panel Corrored
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
chassis corroded by offside rear spring shackle bush mounting
front tyres worn on inner edges
offside front inner wheel arch panel corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
chassis corroded by offside rear spring shackle bush mounting
front tyres worn on inner edges
offside front inner wheel arch panel corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS DESTORTED BY REAR BUMP STOP (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS DESTORTED BY REAR BUMP STOP (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion to offside front wing but not resulting In sharp edge
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR HANGER (2.4.A.3)
OIL LEAK
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR HANGER (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Battery warning light illuminated
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
slight leak from injector seals
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery warning light illuminated
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
slight leak from injector seals
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear dampers leaking slightly.
Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.
Nearside front tyre tread worn on both edges.
Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.
Offside front lower suspension arm rearmost bush slightly deteriorated.
Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.
Offside rear tyre tread almost on legal limit.
Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.
Centre exhaust section corroded.
Charge lamp illuminated.
Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Minor oil leak.
Spare tyre flat.
Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.
Horn poor.
Sump badly corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG53 OHV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OHV, 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 OHV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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