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HV53 FRK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,315 mi
Last recorded123,315 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FRK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 123,315 miles

corrosion appearing n/side and o/side rear bump stop areas

corrosion appearing rear outrigger and front to rear inner sill area

corrosion n/s/f outter sill

corrosion n/s/f step area inner sill

crack zone b of windscreen

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2017 123,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion appearing n/side and o/side rear bump stop areas

corrosion appearing rear outrigger and front to rear inner sill area

corrosion n/s/f outter sill

corrosion n/s/f step area inner sill

crack zone b of windscreen

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 103,834 miles

n/s/f tyre just starting to wear low

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 87,532 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 73,407 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 73,407 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,655 miles

Corrosion in offside & nearside inner sills & offside & nearside rear chassis.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,815 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis

corrosion to o/s under sill

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,917 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 64,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,579 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 37,034 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 29,735 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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HV53 FRK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV53 FRK, 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 HV53 FRK registered?

HV53 FRK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HV53 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 FRK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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