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HV53 KJY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,243 mi
Last recorded100,243 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 KJY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 100,243 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 100,237 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 99,763 miles

Rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2023 98,165 miles

Rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 97,550 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 97,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,070 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 97,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 97,018 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 97,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 96,812 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,991 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,585 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,096 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,430 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,949 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,258 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2012 66,298 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,448 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 55,558 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,523 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 50,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,188 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,417 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,265 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,307 miles

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

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 KJY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KJY, 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 KJY registered?

HV53 KJY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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