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HD03 EDR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,815 mi
Last recorded68,815 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 EDR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 68,815 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner jacking point rusty

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 55,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner jacking point rusty

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 43,520 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 43,489 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside sills, front and rear fully corroded. Rear corrosion is within 30cm to N/S/R leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F pads thinner than N/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 42,923 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,858 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 40,836 miles

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

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 39,799 miles

chassis surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,515 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 37,479 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,941 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,910 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 31,857 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 30,374 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,344 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2006 16,249 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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HD03 EDR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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