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FH03 ODS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,492 mi
Last recorded163,492 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 163,492 miles

Bed heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear seats removed

Fail 5 Oct 2017 163,400 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion all rear cab back where chalked (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all rear tipper back where chalked (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind all wheels (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both outersills (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake cable insecure both fouling tyres (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all rear seats removed (4.1.E.1)

all rear brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear inner sills corroded but not in prescribed area

corroded through out vehicle

n/s rear shocker damp

o/s wing mirror cover

Pass 11 Oct 2016 159,153 miles

all outer bodywork corroding

brake and footpedal rubbers deteriorating

excess corrosion undersde of tipper floor

exhaust outer casing corroded

o/s n/s inner sills corroding

propshaft bearing , centre excess play

slight movement in o/s n/s raer roll bar bushes

Fail 7 Oct 2016 159,103 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating o/s n/s front (3.7.B.3)

all outer bodywork corroding

brake and footpedal rubbers deteriorating

excess corrosion undersde of tipper floor

exhaust outer casing corroded

o/s n/s inner sills corroding

propshaft bearing , centre excess play

slight movement in o/s n/s raer roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2015 152,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

centre exhaust deteriated

centre prop bearing worn

hydraulic ram leaking

rear seats removed

rear view mirror missing

slight corrosion to doorsteps

Fail 6 Oct 2015 152,430 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tipper back (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling leg (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

centre exhaust deteriated

centre prop bearing worn

hydraulic ram leaking

rear seats removed

rear view mirror missing

slight corrosion to doorsteps

Pass 14 Oct 2014 146,155 miles

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

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

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

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

centre diff bush gone

exhaust outer casing

n/s rear shocker damp

o/s mirror casing

rear seats removed

tipper back slight corrsion

Fail 10 Oct 2014 146,144 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear seats removed

tipper back slight corrsion

n/s rear shocker damp

o/s mirror casing

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

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

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

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

centre diff bush gone

exhaust outer casing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 136,774 miles

o/s seat belt slight fraying on seat belt

slight corrosiion on al brake pipes

slight play in propshaft bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2013 136,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside door mirror casing missing

rear seats removed

Pass 1 Oct 2012 128,737 miles

exhaust shield loose centre

no seats fitted rear

slight movement in n/s track rod end

Pass 23 Sep 2011 116,469 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 116,462 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

inter cooler covered in mud

o/s mirror back missing

rear cab seats not fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 105,775 miles

drivers door mirror back missing

no rear seats fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 95,721 miles

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

inter cooler blocked with mud

no seats fitted to crew cab

Pass 19 Sep 2008 84,782 miles

offside mirror casing missing

rear seats removed

Pass 26 Jun 2007 70,427 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 70,427 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,514 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 ODS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ODS, 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 ODS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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