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FE03 HVC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

337,646 mi
Last recorded337,646 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 HVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 337,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 298,829 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Nov 2015 257,123 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear crossmember/outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 257,118 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail near fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear crossmember/outriggers (6.1.B.2)

play in steering rack inner ball joints

side load door grab handle loose

Fail 23 Oct 2015 256,232 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step insecure (6.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear crossmember

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor in places (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 219,986 miles

All hole blanking plugs missing from rear window lower sill's, both sides.

All tyres slightly perished.

Engine oil leak.

Front Wishbone, rear bushes slightly perished.

Front offside chassis leg corroded.

Front offside tyre worn {2mm)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seats, front row, centre bolt, thick washer missing.

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

Side entry door handle loose.

Slight fuel leak from injectors.

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints.

Slight weep from power steering pipes at steering rack connection.

Small hole in rear nearside tyre, 7-8mm deep(marked).

Fail 29 Oct 2014 219,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All hole blanking plugs missing from rear window lower sill's, both sides.

All tyres slightly perished.

Engine oil leak.

Front Wishbone, rear bushes slightly perished.

Front offside chassis leg corroded.

Front offside tyre worn {2mm)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seats, front row, centre bolt, thick washer missing.

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

Side entry door handle loose.

Slight fuel leak from injectors.

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints.

Slight weep from power steering pipes at steering rack connection.

Small hole in rear nearside tyre, 7-8mm deep(marked).

Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,210 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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FE03 HVC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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