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HV53 FPL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

216,786 mi
Last recorded216,786 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 216,786 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 216,786 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 213,355 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 213,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 208,069 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 208,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 201,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 201,001 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 192,007 miles

Central exhaust box corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 192,007 miles

Central exhaust box corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 181,500 miles

Central exhaust corroding

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2020 170,761 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 170,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 160,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 160,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 143,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 143,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 122,720 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 122,720 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,886 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,160 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front and rear chassis members corroded

nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 80,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front and rear chassis members corroded

nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,329 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 55,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/front fog light n/w

slight oil leak from engine

unable to check wheel nuts due to wheel trims fitted apart from o/s/front wheel

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,338 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel trims fitted to n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r wheels at time of test

Fail 16 Aug 2013 55,316 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel trims fitted to n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r wheels at time of test

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,858 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Wheel trims fitted to n/s/r, o/s/f and o/s/r wheels.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,116 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 42,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,201 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 35,976 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,839 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,380 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,429 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 FPL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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