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FH03 OCG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,129 mi
Last recorded205,129 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 OCG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 205,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside mirror taped

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

oil level close to minimum

previous repairs,underseal and paint

Pass 7 Sep 2022 192,454 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2022 192,454 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2021 186,241 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 180,230 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play noisy (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 180,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play noisy (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 175,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 171,313 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 163,384 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 157,144 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear body members corroded

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2015 150,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 145,579 miles

exhaust detiorating

slight noise on front offside wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2014 145,566 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust detiorating

slight noise on front offside wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2013 133,810 miles

n/s/r marker light not working

o/s cab damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2013 133,777 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/r marker light not working

o/s cab damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 141,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 141,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 99,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,235 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,107 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 60,087 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 18,616 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 16,881 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 16,868 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osf bumper corner insecure

Pass 12 May 2006 12,443 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 OCG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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