MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,763 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Reverse lights not working
Indicator switch inoperative for left indication (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner SILL BEHIDE WHEEL GETTING RUSTY
Offside Rear Inner SILL BEHIDE WHEEL GETTING RUSTY
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged WORN TO CORDS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner SILL BEHIDE WHEEL GETTING RUSTY
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner DRIVE SHAFT BEARING GETTING ROUGH WHEN ROTATED
Offside Rear Inner SILL BEHIDE WHEEL GETTING RUSTY
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Reverse lamps inop
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Corrosion hole in NSR wheel arch
Nearside Loading door wont open
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-70-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion hole in NSR wheel arch
Nearside Loading door wont open
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Reverse lamps inop
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
bonnet lock stiff to open
corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components
nearside outer sill corroded
offside and nearside inner sills corroded
offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch areas corroded
offside front inner wing panel corroded
windscreen cracked offside out of drivers vision
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner wing back panel corroding
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)
surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components
windscreen cracked at offside, but not affecting the drivers view of the road
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70r15c (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
surface corrosion to underside,suspension and brake components
corrosion to underside of vehicle
offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorating
Both front 195/70R15C tyres cracking/ perishing
Corrosion to underside of vehicle
surface corrosion underside of vehicle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside door mirror upper glass cracked
nearside front 195/70R15C tyre approx 2.5mm
offside door mirror upper glass cracked, but not affecting the view to the rear
offside front 195/70R15C tyre approx 3mm
nail in offside rear 195/70R15C tyre tread
nails in nearside rear 195/70R15C tyre tread
nearside mirror upper glass cracked
pas pipes at rack slightly corroding
wiper rubbers slightly deteriorating
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG53 VMR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 VMR, 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 VMR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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