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ET03 HHG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

196,445 mi
Last recorded196,445 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 196,445 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel holed and corroded to excess both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired General sill panels/structure holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 196,100 miles

o/s and n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 196,092 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail by shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis by rear shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 194,448 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 192,633 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 189,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 187,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills at the back of veichle are corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 185,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear lower 1/4 rusted through..

clean out washer jets.

front discs worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 181,026 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 181,026 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front marker light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2013 166,377 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 166,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 153,329 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)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 153,329 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 138,633 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 138,632 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 124,495 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 124,493 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 110,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 94,261 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,828 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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 HHG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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