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ET03 HHY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

201,361 mi
Last recorded201,361 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 201,361 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 201,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 189,769 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 182,329 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 182,329 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

generally quite rusty underneath

Pass 12 Jun 2021 150,861 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

generally dry/rusty underneath

Pass 19 Dec 2019 150,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion under-body

Pass 16 Aug 2018 146,148 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion under body

Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,000 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 129,073 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)

fuel filter damp

fuel pipes damp

Fail 6 Aug 2016 128,377 miles

Nearside Front Emergency exit sign missing inside and out (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Emergency exit sign missing inside and out (6.2.D.3)

Rear Emergency exit sign missing out side (6.2.D.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

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)

fuel filter damp

fuel pipes damp

Pass 20 Aug 2015 122,800 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 122,800 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 114,845 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

nsf tyre wearing low

nsr inner tyre wearing

nsr outer tyre wearing

osf tyre wearing low

osf wing mirror casing cracked

osr reflectoer deteriorating

suspect osr differential seal deteriorating

Fail 3 Jun 2014 114,837 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

nsf tyre wearing low

nsr inner tyre wearing

nsr outer tyre wearing

osf tyre wearing low

osf wing mirror casing cracked

osr reflectoer deteriorating

suspect osr differential seal deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2012 105,544 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 80,376 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 5,099 miles

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

windscreen wiper blades worn

Fail 30 Nov 2011 5,099 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 4,498 miles

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

advise front rack play

Fail 27 Nov 2010 4,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise front rack play

Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,078 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 41,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,620 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 24,358 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 HHY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HHY, 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 HHY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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