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HV53 OAO

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,709 mi
Last recorded132,709 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2023 132,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt installation has a rail or other harsh object fitted without suitable padding as required 3rd row (10.1 (j))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 123,032 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage out of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 117,965 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 117,925 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 113,607 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 113,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 106,038 miles

Offside Front chassis/under arch/inner wing starting to corrode

Fail 29 Oct 2018 106,032 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to corrode/weak

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

Offside Front chassis/under arch/inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,473 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 91,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,479 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 80,477 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure fourth row back (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills have plastic covers fitted (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

all welding repairs covered in underseal unable to fully inspect

Fail 7 Oct 2015 74,120 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch in several places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch in several places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outersill have plastic covers fitted (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete floor in poor condition (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,988 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 65,295 miles

o/s/r light cluster discoloured (footbrake)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,754 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,627 miles

(rear passenger compartment in need of cleaning and remove waste food from floor)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,593 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,492 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,889 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 OAO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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