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HV53 FRU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

186,235 mi
Last recorded186,235 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 186,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has general underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2025 180,341 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 180,307 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 177,190 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 177,190 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 173,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 173,323 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 171,786 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 171,673 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wing corroded

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 109,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor above rear axle both sides

Fail 5 Feb 2021 169,969 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front / rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to floor above rear axle both sides

Pass 18 Jun 2019 162,843 miles

o/s sill and n/s floor slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2019 162,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s sill and n/s floor slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2018 158,348 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 158,348 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)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 157,259 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 156,919 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 156,298 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 151,679 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 151,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear window(s) missing (6.9.2)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked

n/s/r inner low on pressure

Pass 24 Aug 2012 144,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

both rear wiper blades split

n/s lower windscreen cracked

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

rear bumper / step rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2011 133,488 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 133,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 118,535 miles

n/s windscreen cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2010 118,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s windscreen cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2009 102,906 miles

crack in windscreen n/s

Fail 17 Aug 2009 102,893 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

crack in windscreen n/s

Pass 20 Aug 2008 87,275 miles

crack in n/s of screen

Fail 19 Aug 2008 87,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

crack in n/s of screen

o/s/f tyre worn edge

Pass 17 Aug 2007 72,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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HV53 FRU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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