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FH03 OBB

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

214,399 mi
Last recorded214,399 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 OBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 214,399 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 214,399 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 200,045 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2018 200,914 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 200,914 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 197,520 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 190,232 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge and out of shape

Fail 27 Jan 2016 190,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge and out of shape

Pass 22 Nov 2014 186,268 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 25 Nov 2013 177,486 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 128,268 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,085 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 64,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,963 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 21,495 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 14,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 11,785 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 8,341 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 OBB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH03 OBB, 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 FH03 OBB registered?

FH03 OBB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is FH03 OBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 OBB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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