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FH03 OSG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,038 mi
Last recorded122,038 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 122,038 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED IN CREW CAB

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 113,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 98,116 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,016 miles

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

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

all outer sills covered in selotape

both rear inner tyres just on legal limit

exhaust and exhaust mountains corroded

front discs lip all the way round

front discs wearing thin

front pads wearing low

nearside front wishbone bush starting to perish and deteriate

offside front wishbone bush starting to perish and deteriate

slight judder at front brakes

unable to check brake pipes properly due to substance

Pass 27 Jun 2009 79,124 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 67,496 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s roof marker not working

Fail 13 Jun 2008 67,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s roof marker not working

Fail 29 Jun 2007 46,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside handbrake cable touching tyre ..

Pass 29 Jun 2007 46,153 miles

nearside handbrake cable touching tyre ..

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,356 miles

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

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 OSG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

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

Is FH03 OSG safe to buy?

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