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HD03 FFP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

161,446 mi
Last recorded161,446 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 161,446 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 156,920 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 156,240 miles

nearside door poor operation

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sill damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2017 145,531 miles

both front rearmost weak

both sills damaged

centre prop mount badly worn

chassis very rusty

ns inner sill very rusty + damaged

ns side door poor operation

nsr hub seal leaking

oil leaks

os inner sill very rusty

Fail 30 May 2017 145,530 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

both front rearmost weak

both sills damaged

centre prop mount badly worn

chassis very rusty

ns inner sill very rusty + damaged

ns side door poor operation

nsr hub seal leaking

oil leaks

os inner sill very rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2016 135,020 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS RUSTY

BOTH SILLS DAMAGED

CHASSIS VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY NS RACK

Fail 1 Jun 2016 134,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (5.2.6)

Rear Emergency exit window cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

BOTH INNER SILLS RUSTY

BOTH SILLS DAMAGED

CHASSIS VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY NS RACK

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 124,123 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 123,757 miles

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

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

centre yellow grab handle bolts loose

Fail 18 Jul 2014 123,753 miles

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

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

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

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

centre yellow grab handle bolts loose

Pass 4 Jun 2013 111,939 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

second last row centre seat belt slow to retract

Fail 4 Jun 2013 111,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

second last row centre seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,979 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 98,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 81,809 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 81,809 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,860 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 68,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 55,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r first row seat belt twisted

n/s/r inner tyre has little tred left on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2009 55,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r first row seat belt twisted

n/s/r inner tyre has little tred left on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,544 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 38,536 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2007 27,338 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 27,338 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,559 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 FFP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FFP, 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 FFP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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