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HD03 FFK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,123 mi
Last recorded207,123 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 207,123 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 204,324 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 189,935 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 189,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 188,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill , wheel arch area and chassis outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill/wheel arch and chassis out riggers (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner steering rack end slight free play

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

Nearside Rear chassis excessively corroded and holed out side prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded and split out side prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 173,959 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 173,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 173,921 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 173,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 163,330 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 163,313 miles

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

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Jun 2012 153,530 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

chassis corroded but not weakend

Fail 30 Jun 2012 153,530 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

chassis corroded but not weakend

Pass 1 Jul 2011 141,517 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 129,498 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 129,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 122,489 miles

heater hose leaking

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jun 2009 122,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heater hose leaking

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2008 105,157 miles

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

chassis rusty

front bake discs getting thin

front brake pads getting low

o/s/front anti roll bar bolt bent

washer jets could be better

Fail 26 Jun 2008 105,157 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

chassis rusty

front bake discs getting thin

front brake pads getting low

o/s/front anti roll bar bolt bent

washer jets could be better

Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,796 miles

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

both wing mirrors cracked but not affecting view to the rear

spare tyre tread depth below legal limit

Fail 15 Jun 2007 78,796 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

both wing mirrors cracked but not affecting the rear view

clutch pedal anti-slip provision incomplete

coolant hose blown off at end of test causing complete coolant loss

spare tyre tread depth below legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,655 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 53,655 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 FFK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FFK, 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 FFK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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