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HG53 UZW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,373 mi
Last recorded85,373 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 UZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 85,373 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 85,373 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 71,169 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 71,169 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 May 2011 66,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,899 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,924 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 51,891 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,396 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 UZW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

HG53 UZW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is HG53 UZW safe to buy?

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