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FH03 ODU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,192 mi
Last recorded172,192 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 172,192 miles

Front Front pads low but still serviceable

Nearside Rear Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Slight play in the PAS inner stearing rod

Rear Could not test rear seat belts due to rear seats being loaded full of tools.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 172,128 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill has a hole withing 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Front Front pads low but still serviceable

Nearside Rear Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Slight play in the PAS inner stearing rod

Rear Could not test rear seat belts due to rear seats being loaded full of tools.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 160,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 153,788 miles

Body has slight corrosion tipper body (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wipers deteriorating

Fail 10 Sep 2014 146,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 146,582 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 132,687 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner tyre at 2 mil

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

tipper body outriggers starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2012 126,188 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2012 126,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside rear marker light missing and offside rear marker light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2011 117,360 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 117,354 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 113,972 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 113,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 110,794 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 89,077 miles

l/h front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2006 61,187 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 50,114 miles

rear seats have been removed

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 ODU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

FH03 ODU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is FH03 ODU safe to buy?

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