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H17 PUS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,592 mi
Last recorded48,592 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 PUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 48,592 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 44,808 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 44,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 40,412 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 40,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 40,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 35,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 31,707 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 31,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 31,040 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,730 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner wing insicure

Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,126 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,773 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 28,822 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,784 miles

n/s/r outter tyre wall perished

n/s/r top marker light not working

Fail 31 Jul 2014 27,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r outter tyre wall perished

n/s/r top marker light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,144 miles

nsr top outer marker light inop

osf outer maker light inop

Fail 17 Apr 2013 24,134 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nsr top outer marker light inop

osf outer maker light inop

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,242 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside inner rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Apr 2012 22,242 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside inner rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2010 19,020 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,692 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,055 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 11,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 9,452 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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H17 PUS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H17 PUS, 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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H17 PUS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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