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FH03 OSE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,337 mi
Last recorded110,337 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 110,337 miles

Offside outer sill corroded - not in prescribed area

Fail 14 Jan 2025 110,337 miles

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

Offside outer sill corroded - not in prescribed area

Pass 15 Jan 2024 105,074 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,580 miles

The load bed is corroded on the offside .

The offside outer sill is corroded.

Fail 3 Jan 2023 100,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

The load bed is corroded on the offside .

The offside outer sill is corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,464 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 94,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 86,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 81,699 miles

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

advises under side weak in places

Fail 28 Sep 2019 81,699 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

advises under side weak in places

Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion sill areas

Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion sill areas

Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion sill areas

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,503 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 81,339 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriated

nearside outer sill corroading

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,508 miles

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

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,584 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,975 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r/ door sticky

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,206 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 35,204 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 22,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,510 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 OSE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OSE, 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 OSE registered?

FH03 OSE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FH03 OSE safe to buy?

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