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H20 SMV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,042 mi
Last recorded189,042 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 SMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 189,042 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 189,042 miles

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 175,039 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 175,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 156,316 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 156,316 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 149,372 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 144,318 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 139,005 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 139,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 133,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 127,844 miles

Nearside wing mirror broken

Fail 28 Jul 2008 127,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside wing mirror broken

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 109,510 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 91,639 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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H20 SMV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H20 SMV, 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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H20 SMV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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