MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r inner tyre has a slight cut
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
serious oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG53 ZHW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?
HG53 ZHW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 2003.
Is HG53 ZHW safe to buy?
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