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HV52 SNX

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,265 mi
Last recorded158,265 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 SNX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2020 158,265 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear qarter rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 154,502 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2019 154,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 148,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 148,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 143,156 miles

Both centre exhaust boxes deteriorated.

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 137,404 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 137,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 127,723 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,273 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 119,273 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside load door not opening

Pass 16 Sep 2013 112,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 108,960 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,285 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 106,284 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 102,257 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 102,247 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 4 Nov 2009 96,703 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 96,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,465 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

number plates deteriating

washers aim high

Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,656 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 53,186 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 37,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HV52 SNX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV52 SNX, 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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HV52 SNX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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