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ET03 HHF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,948 mi
Last recorded231,948 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 HHF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 231,948 miles

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

previous welding carried out

Fail 29 May 2018 231,946 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

previous welding carried out

Fail 25 May 2018 231,878 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 223,940 miles

Body has slight corrosion REAR X MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

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

GREASE ON BRAKE PIPES

Nearside Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

Fail 23 May 2017 223,940 miles

Body has slight corrosion REAR X MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

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

GREASE ON BRAKE PIPES

Nearside Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 23 May 2016 215,077 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 215,077 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 206,168 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 206,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 199,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 192,951 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 192,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2012 185,608 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust poor condition

n/s inner sill slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre has small cut in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2011 174,690 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 159,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 149,861 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 139,645 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 125,469 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 112,466 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 111,448 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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ET03 HHF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET03 HHF, 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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ET03 HHF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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