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FH03 OCR

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,397 mi
Last recorded114,397 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 114,397 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 114,386 miles

Exhaust system insecure and tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 110,728 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise general corrosion on under side

Fail 18 Jan 2024 110,708 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing sharp edges and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended showing n/s/r position lamp out (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step within 20 cm of outrigger and seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise general corrosion on under side

Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,571 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 105,604 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to second layer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 105,597 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,974 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear brakes grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise corrosion on all 4 inner wheel arches

Fail 8 Jan 2021 101,963 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust and oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil left a puddle on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member within 30 cm of leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure tail pipe insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear brakes grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise corrosion on all 4 inner wheel arches

Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,210 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

hand brake high

Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

damage to nearside mirror casing

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2018 87,756 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed when corrosion assessment tool used (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

corrosion to exhaust

cuts to offside front tyre, not to cords

damage to nearside mirror casing

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,110 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,910 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 78,904 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,913 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,437 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,417 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 35,165 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,889 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 18,913 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 13,931 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 9,164 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 OCR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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The MOT history for FH03 OCR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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