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B3 HLE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,953 mi
Last recorded93,953 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 HLE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 93,953 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 93,889 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 93,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 92,486 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 92,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,091 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,274 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,369 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 82,369 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,849 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 79,849 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,728 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 71,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 66,721 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 61,909 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 57,288 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,705 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,205 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,809 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 27,809 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

slight damage to nearside mirror

Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,121 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,876 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,780 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,705 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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B3 HLE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B3 HLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 HLE registered?

B3 HLE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is B3 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 HLE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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