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FH03 HFW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,589 mi
Last recorded82,589 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 HFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 82,589 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis rail (under bonnet) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

repairs undersealed

Fail 16 Feb 2026 82,467 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis rail (under bonnet) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis rail (under bonnet) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 75,380 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

center exhaust outer skin corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2025 75,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch / step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

center exhaust outer skin corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2024 67,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underside corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2024 67,087 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underside corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,675 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported From front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported From front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 54,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 54,254 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 52,424 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 52,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 50,137 miles

20% imbalance across front axle

PAS pump slight fluid leak

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes perished and split

both front tyres wearing low and cracking all over

general underbody corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and weak

oil residue engine and gearbox

various brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 9 May 2019 50,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/ top mount bearing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

20% imbalance across front axle

PAS pump slight fluid leak

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes perished and split

both front tyres wearing low and cracking all over

general underbody corroded

nearside front inner arch corroded and small hole

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and weak

offside inner and outer sill corroded and holed, no affect to structural rigidity

oil residue engine and gearbox

various brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 24 May 2018 47,981 miles

Central Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Entire sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Entire sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 47,979 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30cm of outrigger and leaf spring shackle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Entire sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Entire sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 44,532 miles

front discs wearing .

rear silencer corroding

Fail 17 May 2017 44,532 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs wearing .

rear silencer corroding

Pass 13 May 2016 40,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has a nail (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 40,538 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has a nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 36,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 23 May 2014 33,437 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2013 29,599 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel arch corroded, no sharp edges

Pass 22 May 2012 26,475 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 26,475 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 23,793 miles

o/s n/s sills corroded

slightly lower effort n/s parking brake

Pass 12 May 2010 21,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 18,988 miles

slight crack in a leakoff pipe causing a small amount of seepage

Pass 23 May 2008 16,233 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 13,853 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 10,810 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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FH03 HFW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FH03 HFW, 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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FH03 HFW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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