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FH03 OCB

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,011 mi
Last recorded204,011 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 204,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

welding covers by under-seal

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 204,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER CHASSIS, NEAR INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL HOLED & CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/S,N/S (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 21,434 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 21,432 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 250,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S,N/S FLOOR/INNER ARCH HOLED & CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 203,250 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 157,045 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 157,045 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 112,071 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 112,071 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,071 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

front brake ballance actually 23% limit 25%

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,316 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,584 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 42,529 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,529 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,042 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,356 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,092 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 OCB 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 68.4%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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