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ET03 HHP

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,018 mi
Last recorded144,018 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 HHP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 144,018 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 141,309 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded on tipper marked in yellow over top of rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 136,693 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 133,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 115,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,960 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,860 miles

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,848 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 107,441 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 101,730 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,651 miles

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

n/s mirror glass broken but has centre mirror fitted

rear lense cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2014 98,651 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass broken but has centre mirror fitted

rear lense cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2013 93,662 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 93,662 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror glass is heavily cracked..

Pass 30 Jun 2012 86,288 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

n/s mirror glass broken

slight smoke

Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,500 miles

Cut's in offside front tyre sidewall

Front brake disc(s) slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorating

offside rear inner tyre slightly wearing low

Fail 29 Jun 2011 78,500 miles

Cut's in offside front tyre sidewall

Front brake disc(s) slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorating

offside rear inner tyre slightly wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,528 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear inner tyre worn to 1.6 mm

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,328 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 52,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,322 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 42,744 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,744 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,746 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 29 Jun 2006 32,746 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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 HHP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HHP, 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 HHP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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