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FG03 HME

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

255,691 mi
Last recorded255,691 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HME
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 255,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 236,908 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 236,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure lower end of link rod (2.4.G.3a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal top pipe on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front slight noise from bearing when rotating

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 219,221 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both on rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 199,809 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has slight worn inner edge

rear step damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2014 190,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 179,061 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 168,209 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear outer wheel has slightly damaged rim

Pass 18 Apr 2011 160,998 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 149,616 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 133,924 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 116,456 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 99,557 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Apr 2006 79,540 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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FG03 HME is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FG03 HME, 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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FG03 HME is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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