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HV53 VCT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,515 mi
Last recorded173,515 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 173,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 173,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing small play

Pass 24 Feb 2015 165,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension arms bushes perishing slightly

brake pedal rubber wearing

offside front coil spring moved slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2014 156,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 156,758 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 156,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion forming o/s/r brake pipe

excessive corrosion at lower section of o/s side panel.not within prescribed area

n/s and o/s lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

windscreen damage within zone A

Pass 2 Nov 2012 144,399 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 144,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 135,288 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 128,171 miles

front wish bone arm bushes poor condition

n/s rear tyre poor

rear tyres low

Pass 25 Jan 2010 109,371 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 106,983 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 86,950 miles

parking brake lever travel near limit

Fail 23 Nov 2007 68,848 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut in tread,n/s/r tyre

screw embedded in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,848 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

cut in tread,n/s/r tyre

screw embedded in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 30 Sep 2006 49,669 miles

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish.

Brake pedal rubber worn slightly.

Nearside exterior mirror glass cracked.

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 VCT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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