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FH03 OSK

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,400 mi
Last recorded142,400 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 OSK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 142,400 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 142,385 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 133,101 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

weld repairs carried out to under side of vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2019 133,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

weld repairs carried out to under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2018 126,223 miles

Offside Front step corroded

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

Central chassis x member been repaired

Nearside Front step been repaired with cardboard

Offside Front Outer chassis leg been repaired

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 123,136 miles

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

Front both steps in poor condition

Front showing signs of corrsion to the inner wing and arch both sides

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear slight bind to wheel

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/r inner brace for spare wheel (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear of the cab showing signs of corrsion

Pass 13 Jun 2016 119,150 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 112,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 112,484 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 105,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 98,142 miles

NS wiper blade split.

NSF floor to sill corroded to excess.

NSF tyre on recommended limit.

Play in OS track rod end.

Rear silencer outer skin separated.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,693 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 92,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 85,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,133 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 61,023 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 79,390 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,456 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 OSK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH03 OSK registered?

FH03 OSK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is FH03 OSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 OSK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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