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HD03 EEJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,752 mi
Last recorded176,752 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 176,752 miles

All four wheel arches rusty

exhaust rusty

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 17 May 2017 176,752 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to floor (2.4.A.3)

All four wheel arches rusty

Coolant leak ()

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28%o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

both rear foot brakes grab badly

exhaust rusty

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2017 176,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded midd inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded midd outrigger areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded midd inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded midd outrigger areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak from front of engine ()

The underside of this vehicle is in a rusty condition

centre silencer deteriorating but secure

Pass 27 May 2016 156,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly cut/damaged inner side wall

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust rusty

Fail 24 May 2016 156,258 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong? (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring rear mount area x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong? (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above rear spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly cut/damaged inner side wall

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 May 2015 135,695 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 135,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Do not drive coil spring broken could damage tyre in a dangerous condition.

Pass 17 May 2014 114,519 miles

Engine oil level low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 14 May 2014 114,518 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine oil level low

Pass 21 May 2013 92,654 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 May 2013 92,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Midd to rear silencer deteriorating.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 79,627 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 79,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level low

Pass 20 May 2011 70,281 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 19 May 2011 70,280 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front brake discs worn

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2010 59,363 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 59,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2009 44,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel

Pass 23 May 2008 38,607 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 32,447 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 8 May 2007 32,447 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 May 2006 26,953 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 EEJ 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 54.5%.

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

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