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HG53 ZYT

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,808 mi
Last recorded34,808 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 ZYT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 34,808 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 8 Jan 2025 34,007 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 7 Jan 2025 34,002 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 18 Jan 2024 32,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 31,809 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 31,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 31,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Rear wheel trims missing

Fail 10 Nov 2020 31,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis(engine bay) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Rear wheel trims missing

Pass 29 Oct 2019 29,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch wheel arch trim missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bump stops missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 29,833 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch wheel arch trim missing ()

Offside Rear inner and outer tyres low on air

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bump stops missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 26,903 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear wheel arch trim missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 19 Nov 2018 26,902 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear wheel arch trim missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 22 Nov 2017 25,677 miles

poss oil leak

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 10 Nov 2016 24,231 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

poss oil leak

rear axle bump stops missing x 2

Fail 9 Nov 2016 24,231 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing sliding door (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

poss oil leak

rear axle bump stops missing x 2

Pass 13 Nov 2015 21,412 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 21,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,173 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 16,114 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 16,114 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/r tyre low on air

Pass 19 Nov 2012 14,341 miles

chip in screen

damage to wipers

various rear seat belts slow recoiling

Pass 24 Nov 2011 11,905 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 9,898 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 9,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009

odometer miles reading faulty

Pass 18 Nov 2008 7,715 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 6,754 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 5,136 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 ZYT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

HG53 ZYT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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