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FA03 HFL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Majority of the suspension components, chassis & under body has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Majority of the suspension components, chassis & under body has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 68,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 68,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear copper brake pipes corroded & covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level very low

Front engine bay fuse box cover/lid missing

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear chassis surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Majority of the chassis front to rear left & right surface corrosion

Majority of the suspension components surface corrosion

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absober very weak damping (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 68,000 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall deep cuts deep enough to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Outer lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake grabbing severely Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge more 3/4 below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear copper brake pipes corroded & covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level very low

Front engine bay fuse box cover/lid missing

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear chassis surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Majority of the chassis front to rear left & right surface corrosion

Majority of the suspension components surface corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absober very weak damping (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 257,708 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 255,720 miles

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing and o/s/f outer sill

crack in front windscreen not obstructing drivers view

Pass 10 Nov 2016 237,256 miles

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing and o/s/f outer sill

crack in front windscreen not obstructing drivers view

nail in o/s/r outer tyre and tread on 1.7mm

o/s/r inner tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 209,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 197,707 miles

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

Centre prop shaft bearing rubber totally broken away from casing and have excessive movement.

Drivers door mirror glass cracked/damaged

Front windscreen cracked on the o/s lower part.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 197,706 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Centre prop shaft bearing rubber totally broken away from casing and have excessive movement.

Drivers door mirror glass cracked/damaged

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs very thin/worn/piteed and corroded. o/s disc has metal face come away on the edge of disc.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 177,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brake pipes heavily greased

both front brake discs worn thin

Pass 24 Jun 2011 164,003 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 149,330 miles

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

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

poss leak on rear fuel injecter

Pass 8 Jul 2008 136,105 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 136,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 125,604 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 97,995 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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FA03 HFL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA03 HFL, 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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FA03 HFL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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