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HG53 OHV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

188,528 mi
Last recorded188,528 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 188,528 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 188,524 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 183,319 miles

Steering Column Is Noisy But Not Worn

Fail 1 Jun 2018 183,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 178,732 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2017 178,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 174,763 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 174,763 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 174,714 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 166,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 155,240 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 155,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 150,295 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 146,649 miles

rear dampers leaking slightly.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 136,752 miles

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.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 125,212 miles

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.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 115,134 miles

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

Horn poor.

Sump badly corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 103,878 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 98,033 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 98,033 miles

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)

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 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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