MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,007 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to body / chassis
General under body corrosion
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to body and chassis (all)
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step (6.1.A.1)
Rear tipper floor poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
screen cracked but not effecting drivers view
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
screen cracked but not effecting drivers view
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear inner tyre starting to perish
Nearside rear outer tyre starting to perish
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear inner tyre starting to perish
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre perrished
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre perrished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
nsr tyre has a cut not showing cords
osr drum back plate damp
hand brake cable worn due to tyre fouling
osr brake drum back plate is damp suspect leak
slight oil leak suspect vacume pump gasket
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
hand brake cable worn due to tyre fouling
osr brake drum back plate is damp suspect leak
slight oil leak suspect vacume pump gasket
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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FH03 OTE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 OTE, 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 OTE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 2003.
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