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HD03 EBN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,427 mi
Last recorded190,427 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 EBN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 190,427 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet very awkward to open

both front inner sill/steps corroded/holed

both rear light lenses damaged/poor condition

front brake discs slightly scored inner face

front brake pads worn

handbrake lever travel very high

n/s handbrake effort very low

o/s mirror cowel broken/missing

o/s/f suspension top mount starting to sieze

o/s/r chassis heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to wear edges/outer sidewall worn

rear number plate delaminated/discoloured/very poor condition

rear window boarded up

Pass 17 Mar 2014 190,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet very awkward to open

both front inner sill/steps corroded/holed

both rear light lenses damaged/poor condition

front brake discs slightly scored inner face

front brake pads worn

handbrake lever travel very high

n/s handbrake effort very low

o/s mirror cowel broken/missing

o/s/f suspension top mount starting to sieze

o/s/r chassis heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to wear edges/outer sidewall worn

rear number plate delaminated/discoloured/very poor condition

rear window boarded up

Pass 8 Mar 2013 172,422 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear lamps damaged

both sills corroded

wheel arches corroded

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 7 Mar 2012 155,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror damaged!

sills and wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 155,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sills and wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 135,104 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 135,104 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front lower arm bushes worn

brake pipes corroded

exhaust systerm in poor condition small blow

offside front outer cv boot small leak grease

Fail 25 Mar 2010 126,720 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2010 126,720 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 30 Mar 2009 115,339 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 103,815 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 90,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 80,714 miles

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

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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HD03 EBN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HD03 EBN, 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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HD03 EBN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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