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HV53 SFK

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,780 mi
Last recorded127,780 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 SFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Cradle corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 127,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Cradle corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 125,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 123,395 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to chassis and front engine cradle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 123,326 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to chassis and front engine cradle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 121,937 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface corrosion to underbody/engine cradle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 121,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 121,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 119,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 118,259 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 117,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 112,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe going across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 96,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 89,845 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 May 2013 89,840 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 May 2012 81,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 13 May 2011 70,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 13 May 2011 70,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 21 Nov 2009 58,959 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 58,955 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 45,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nails in both nearside rear tyres

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,450 miles

nails in both nearside rear tyres

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,230 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,829 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 28,829 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 SFK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HV53 SFK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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