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HV52 XEP

2003 Ford Transit

White Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,361 mi
Last recorded208,361 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 XEP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 208,361 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 195,936 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 185,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front lower arm bushes soft

oil leak

play in steering rack

steering rack damp

Fail 11 Mar 2016 185,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front lower arm bushes soft

oil leak

play in steering rack

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Nov 2014 162,816 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 139,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 132,269 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 124,133 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 124,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 116,862 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 116,853 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 109,945 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 100,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 XEP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV52 XEP, 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 HV52 XEP registered?

HV52 XEP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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