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2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,836 mi
Last recorded84,836 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA51 CAD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 84,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tipper rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 5 Nov 2025 84,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended very sticky to release (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tipper rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,310 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 80,306 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced not operating as /or with intended intensity (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tipper bed base frame corroded adjacent to front chassis mounting point, still of adequate strength based on cumulative effect of multiple mounting points

Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,988 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front tipper rail corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 71,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel performance 10% minimum required 16% (1.1.6 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess fouling wheel rim (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front tipper rail corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess fouling wheel rim (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear service brake lower effort slower application

Fail 5 Sep 2023 71,954 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake cables fouling rear tyres

surface corrosion on body and chassis

Fail 29 Aug 2023 71,736 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake cables fouling rear tyres

surface corrosion on body and chassis

Pass 5 Jul 2022 64,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess damaged outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess damaged outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 64,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess damaged outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess damaged outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 57,981 miles

Corrosion holes in rear bed and frame

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 57,980 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting large corrosion hole around propshaft bearing mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant level low

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front door stiff to open from outside

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower both handbrake cable outer casings split and corroded/swollen inside

corrosion holes in rear bed and frame

Fail 25 Jun 2021 57,980 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting large corrosion hole around propshaft bearing mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant level low

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole upper wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front door stiff to open from outside

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole upper wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower both handbrake cable outer casings split and corroded/swollen inside

corrosion holes in rear bed and frame

Fail 25 Jun 2021 57,980 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting large corrosion hole around propshaft mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant level low

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole upper wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front door stiff to open from outside

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole upper wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower both handbrake cable outer casings split and corroded/swollen inside

corrosion holes in rear bed and frame

Fail 25 Jun 2021 57,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant level low

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole upper wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front door stiff to open from outside

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole upper wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower both handbrake cable outer casings split and corroded/swollen inside

corrosion holes in rear bed and frame

Pass 24 Jun 2020 50,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nsf lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Front tipper bed chassis excessively corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 50,847 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nsf lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Front tipper bed chassis excessively corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,467 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable swelling

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable swelling

Fail 19 Jun 2019 46,429 miles

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable swelling

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable swelling

Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,665 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 41,665 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front, Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,671 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,794 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,631 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,158 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake cables damaged'but not seriously weakend

offside front tyre slightly perished on side walls

Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,081 miles

NS/OSR outer marker lamps not work

Fail 20 Jun 2013 31,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NS mirror glass cracked

NS/OSR outer marker lamps not work

Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,327 miles

Hand brake lever travel near limits

NS mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2012 29,327 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Hand brake lever travel near limits

NS mirror glass cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,597 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,427 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,820 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,176 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,011 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,305 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 19,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

OSF upper side light not working

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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HA51 CAD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HA51 CAD, 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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