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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis/floor/rear inner wheel arch to floor both sides corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis/floor/rear inner wheel arch to floor both sides corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underbody rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centeral sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side and nearside rear (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underbody rear wheel arches corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS + OS (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF inner + outer sill / step (5.2.6)
Under body corroding
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel tank leaking Filler neck area (7.2.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NS + OS (1.1.A.3f)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF inner + outer sill / step (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR sill / OSR + NSR inner wheel archs + floor / NSR + OSR outriggers + Valence (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS + OS (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF inner + outer sill / step (5.2.6)
Under body corroding
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill by leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror broken but not affecting rear view
nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer edges
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake pedal rubber worn on to metal on edge
long travel on handbrake lever but has reserve
rear brake application slightly uneven
nearside front door mirror broken but not affecting rear view
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front door mirror broken but not affecting rear view
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HB03 SPB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2004 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,384 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 HB03 SPB, 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 22 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HB03 SPB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2004.
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