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HG53 VMR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,763 mi
Last recorded129,763 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VMR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 129,763 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 129,763 miles

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) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2022 101,253 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 101,252 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 78,630 miles

Reverse lamps inop

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion hole in NSR wheel arch

Nearside Loading door wont open

Fail 30 Jul 2021 78,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 62,642 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 62,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 55,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,975 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,632 miles

Both front 195/70R15C tyres cracking/ perishing

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,709 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,129 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 11,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 6,948 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 6,616 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 6,185 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 5,252 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 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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