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HG53 SVV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,750 mi
Last recorded155,750 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 155,750 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 155,740 miles

Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 149,819 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 149,374 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner tyres (4.1.E.1)

general under side age related surface corrosion

Pass 8 May 2015

general under body corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2014

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat base worn

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

near side front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 9 May 2014 144,861 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear inner tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 May 2014 144,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear inner tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jan 2013 139,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to perrish

Fail 2 Jan 2013 139,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to perrish

Fail 15 Dec 2011 130,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pitting and corrosion to front brake disc

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2011 130,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pitting and corrosion to front brake disc

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

Pass 3 Dec 2010 124,392 miles

general underbody corrosion

metal brake pipes rusty

play in steering joints

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 18 Nov 2009 115,811 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

P.A.S pipes corroding

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 91,166 miles

OUTER SKIN OF SILENCERS CORRODED

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

VEHICLE PRESENTED VERY DIRTY UNDERSIDE

WETNESS ON O/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE CONSIDERED TO BE RESIDUE FROM SERVICE

Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,181 miles

SURFACE CORROSSION ON BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR CLOSE TO STRAIGHT CONNECTOR

Pass 30 Nov 2006 39,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,110 miles

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 SVV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

HG53 SVV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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