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FT03 HLH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,034 mi
Last recorded137,034 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 HLH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 137,034 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 133,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 133,567 miles

s.r.s lamp does not illuminate

slight fray n/s front seat belt

Fail 3 Mar 2014 135,567 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight fray n/s front seat belt

Pass 20 Feb 2013 132,622 miles

damage to n/s sill

exhaust corroded

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/ front brake pipe corroded

s r s lamp on

Fail 20 Feb 2013 132,612 miles

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

damage to n/s sill

exhaust corroded

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/ front brake pipe corroded

s r s lamp on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 131,228 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 131,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2011 130,111 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside door mirror assembly damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2011 130,111 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside door mirror assembly damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2010 122,583 miles

Center exhaust box outer casing in poor condition

OS wing mirror slightly cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2010 122,757 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Center exhaust box outer casing in poor condition

OS wing mirror slightly cracked

Pass 6 May 2009 109,077 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 109,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 94,888 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 94,405 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 80,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 70,968 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 70,968 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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FT03 HLH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FT03 HLH, 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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FT03 HLH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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