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CA03 HVF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

31,399 mi
Last recorded31,399 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 31,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Underbody undersealed

Fail 17 Jun 2026 31,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Underbody undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2023 199,864 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 199,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 198,106 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 197,704 miles

slight oil leak engine

under body heavy coated in under seal

Pass 17 Oct 2017 194,568 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 188,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 181,843 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 174,214 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 168,719 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 165,933 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slight fraying

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 % (3.7.B.5b)

slight oil leak engine

Pass 14 Aug 2014 150,597 miles

n/s front seat belt fraying

slight oil leak engine

Pass 23 Aug 2013 137,920 miles

slight oil leak engine

Fail 22 Aug 2013 137,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight oil leak engine

Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,404 miles

oil leak on engine

slight fraying on n/s front seat belt

Fail 21 Feb 2012 118,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak on engine

slight fraying on n/s front seat belt

Pass 20 Dec 2010 102,419 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Brake discs rusting.

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2010 102,419 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Brake discs rusting.

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 140,918 miles

lower arm bushes cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2008 123,551 miles

lower arm bushes cracking/ deep cut in treed in o/s/r tyre/ front tyres worn on edges/ nail in o.s/f tyre/

wipers poor

Pass 21 Jul 2007 107,504 miles

o/s/r/ rear damaged/ exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2006 97,484 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 97,484 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

low n/s handbrake reading

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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CA03 HVF 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 79.2%.

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 CA03 HVF, 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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What year was CA03 HVF registered?

CA03 HVF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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