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FE03 HSA

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,989 mi
Last recorded194,989 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 HSA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 194,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 91,377 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 91,377 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 176,918 miles

all welding undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2016 160,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear panel starting to corrode

ns and os door steps starting to corrode

ns and os outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2015 147,864 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 134,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Sep 2013 119,550 miles

crack in screen but not in view of driver

Pass 6 Sep 2012 104,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 97,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 97,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,651 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 87,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,860 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 77,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 69,029 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,604 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,348 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advisery ; o/side front tyre wearing on edges

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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FE03 HSA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE03 HSA, 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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FE03 HSA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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