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HD03 EDU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,278 mi
Last recorded167,278 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 167,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 153,476 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to sills, wheel arches and floorpan at rear

exhaust silencer outer casings deteriorated

nearside front outer sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 24 Jun 2019 153,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to sills, wheel arches and floorpan at rear

exhaust silencer outer casings deteriorated

nearside front outer sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 20 Jun 2018 130,273 miles

corrosion to chassis rails and sills

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside rear bumper corner trim missing

Fail 19 Jun 2018 130,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner panel to rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger to leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to chassis rails and sills

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside rear bumper corner trim missing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,953 miles

underside of vehicle is rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2017 110,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,135 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 96,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,214 miles

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

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

welded repairs covered in anti-rust materials - repairs appear sound

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,504 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 77,486 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

nearside sill corroded outside mot perscribed areas

wipers perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,639 miles

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

windscreen wipers starting to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,031 miles

all tyres getting low

Fail 14 Jun 2012 66,031 miles

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

all tyres getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,985 miles

n/s sill rott outside perscribed area

Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,574 miles

surface corrosion to vehicle underside - may benefit from anti-rust treatment.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,267 miles

under side of van starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,605 miles

off side front tyre wearing on the inside tracking needs checking

Pass 2 Jun 2007 30,092 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 30,089 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,354 miles

condensation in n/s head lamp soon reqs attention

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 EDU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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