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FB03 HBK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

223,666 mi
Last recorded223,666 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 223,666 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 216,220 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 206,254 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 206,254 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 186,205 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 186,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear propshaft bearing rubber worn

rear propshaft mounting cracked and inscuer

Pass 4 Aug 2009 144,620 miles

front lower arms bushes cracking/ n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge/ stone chip in screen

Pass 1 Aug 2008 119,413 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 119,404 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 85,770 miles

o/s/f lower arm bush splitting crack in screen not in swept area/n/s wiper to long

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 HBK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FB03 HBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FB03 HBK registered?

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

Is FB03 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 HBK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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