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HD03 FHS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,828 mi
Last recorded189,828 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 189,828 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 189,828 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 175,421 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 153,408 miles

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

N/S inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 134,193 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 134,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 115,307 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 93,711 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

slight seepage nearside front CV boot cover

Fail 25 Feb 2010 93,710 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

slight seepage nearside front CV boot cover

Pass 24 Feb 2009 83,740 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

cut nearside rear tyre side wall

front wipers poor

nearside rear mudflap loose

slight seepage from nearside front CV boot cover

Fail 20 Feb 2009 83,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

cut nearside rear tyre side wall

deep cut nearside front tyre side wall

front wipers poor

nearside rear mudflap loose

slight seepage from nearside front CV boot cover

Pass 20 Feb 2008 73,418 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,292 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,551 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 FHS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FHS, 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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What year was HD03 FHS registered?

HD03 FHS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for HD03 FHS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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