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FB03 HBJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,185 mi
Last recorded198,185 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 HBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 198,185 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 198,184 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 173,097 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 155,993 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes/ washers poor/ front reg plate poor/ stone chip in screen

Fail 28 Jul 2010 155,990 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on front brake pipes/ washers poor/ front reg plate poor/ stone chip in screen

Pass 28 Jul 2009 137,713 miles

front coil springs corroded/ lower arms bushes cracking/ brake pedal rubber worn/ exhaust centre box cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2009 137,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front coil springs corroded/ lower arms bushes cracking/ brake pedal rubber worn/ exhaust centre box cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2007 87,472 miles

see test 990711427211

Fail 9 Aug 2007 87,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust poor,

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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FB03 HBJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FB03 HBJ, 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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What year was FB03 HBJ registered?

FB03 HBJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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