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DU03 HUA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,017 mi
Last recorded162,017 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 HUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 162,017 miles

anti roll bar mounts becoming worn

sills and under side sills corroded outside area

Fail 7 Mar 2016 162,046 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

anti roll bar mounts becoming worn

sills and under side sills corroded outside area

Pass 24 Feb 2015 146,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exh det

Pass 21 Mar 2014 132,899 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 132,804 miles

Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all chassis front and rear rusting both sides

rear inner wings rusted n/s + o/s

Fail 12 Jun 2013 132,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 May 2012 130,597 miles

N/S inner sill area is heavily corroded/holed in various areas but is not structual or load bearing.

N/S outer sill area is heavily corroded/holed in various areas but is not structual or load bearing.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust system corroded & outer cover of the silencers are splitting, BUT the exhaust is not leaking

Fail 23 May 2012 130,550 miles

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

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

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

N/S inner sill area is heavily corroded/holed in various areas but is not structual or load bearing.

N/S outer sill area is heavily corroded/holed in various areas but is not structual or load bearing.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust system corroded & outer cover of the silencers are splitting, BUT the exhaust is not leaking

Fail 31 May 2011 123,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 123,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 118,469 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 118,469 miles

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

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

near side light lens has slighy damage

offside and nearside seat belts have slight damage

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 31 Mar 2009 110,009 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 110,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 104,997 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 104,997 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,481 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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DU03 HUA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DU03 HUA, 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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DU03 HUA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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