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FB03 HCX

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

264,347 mi
Last recorded264,347 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 HCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 264,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

S crew in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2015 264,343 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear S crew in tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 263,615 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 246,990 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 246,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 242,369 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 216,371 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 187,234 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 149,856 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 124,669 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 104,012 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 78,600 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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FB03 HCX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

FB03 HCX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is FB03 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 HCX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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