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FH03 OSC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

115,023 mi
Last recorded115,023 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,023 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 115,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tipper body corroded and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety injectors leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 110,876 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear reverse lights inop

ad eml light flasing

under body dirty

Nearside Rear Outer tyre low pressure

Fail 19 Oct 2021 110,874 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides front wheel arch area nr to step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arch area nr spring holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear reverse lights inop

ad eml light flasing

under body dirty

Nearside Rear Outer tyre low pressure

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,790 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 105,787 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS HOLED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 105,787 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORREDED NEAR CHASSIS AND AND SEAT MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS HOLED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced CORRIEDED NEAR SEAT MOUNT AND CHASSIS (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

rear reverse lights inop

Fail 15 Oct 2019 100,126 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle inop (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear reverse lights inop

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low advise to check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low advise to be checked (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 93,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear /rear shackle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear /rear shackle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low advise to check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low advise to be checked (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 88,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 88,434 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear lamp lense damaged

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

Various Loose body mount bolts but body not insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2017 84,210 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear lamp lense damaged

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

Various Loose body mount bolts but body not insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,218 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

cant test rear seat belts due to obstructions

Fail 20 Dec 2014 72,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

cant test rear seat belts due to obstructions

rear exhaust outer skin corred and hanging off

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,834 miles

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

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

o/s/r inner tyre has a cut but not to the cords

Fail 17 Dec 2013 68,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r inner tyre has a cut but not to the cords

Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,611 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 63,610 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 56,732 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 56,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,740 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2010 48,739 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,586 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 44,586 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,142 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 34,941 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 34,941 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,125 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 28,125 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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 OSC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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