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HV53 FPG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,099 mi
Last recorded124,099 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 124,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear corrosion starting on chassis rail

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion starting on chassis rail

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 124,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear corrosion starting on chassis rail

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear corrosion starting on chassis rail

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 119,389 miles

Nearside Wiper blade torn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded near to limit

Offside Rear Hand brake cable mounting bracket heavily corroded

Offside Rear Lower Wear in shock absorber mounting

Rear Chassis rails corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2016 112,688 miles

offside park brake cable mounting bracket heavily corroded

slight oil leak

washers poorly aimed

Fail 1 Aug 2016 112,688 miles

Nearside Outer Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Rear Outer Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside rear brake slightly tight

nearside rear park brake outer casing damaged/deteriorated

offside park brake cable mounting bracket heavily corroded

slight oil leak

washers poorly aimed

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,665 miles

Oil leak

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 5 Aug 2015 104,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside handbrake performance slightly low

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,655 miles

front brake discs corroding

nearside front brake slightly tight

nearside front coil spring corroding

nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

offside front coil spring corroding

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 11 Aug 2014 97,655 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

nearside front brake slightly tight

nearside front coil spring corroding

nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

offside front coil spring corroding

offside side marker lamp not working

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,237 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 90,237 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,274 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,224 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 71,855 miles

screw in off side rear inner wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,578 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,520 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 62,520 miles

Offside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,248 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 54,248 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,725 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 31,865 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 FPG 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 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FPG, 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 FPG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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