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HV53 FPD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

99,944 mi
Last recorded99,944 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 99,944 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 99,926 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 98,759 miles

crack in low section of screen noted

front roll bar d bushes worn

front steel brake pipes rusty

handbrake travel noted

rear steel brake pipe on axle rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2016 98,759 miles

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

crack in low section of screen noted

front roll bar d bushes worn

front steel brake pipes rusty

handbrake travel noted

rear steel brake pipe on axle rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2014 172,153 miles

crack in screen noted

front arm rear bushes deteriorating

front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

wear to steering rack inner joints noted

Fail 10 Dec 2014 172,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in screen noted

front arm rear bushes deteriorating

front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

wear to steering rack inner joints noted

Pass 5 Dec 2013 166,811 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

Hand Brake Only Just Reached Required Reading Of 16%

Long Hand Brake Travel

Most Brake Pipes Rusting

Windscreen Has Damage In Zone A. In my Opinion Does NOT Effect "Drivers View Of The Road" (Unless Damage Extends Further Into Zone A)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 164,934 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 164,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 158,041 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 158,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 149,285 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 149,281 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front sills damaged.

brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 139,174 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 139,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 126,869 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 126,637 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 124,120 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 124,120 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 90,753 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 90,290 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FPD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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