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HD03 HZU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,773 mi
Last recorded185,773 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 185,773 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 185,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 178,054 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake anti slip rubber split

Pass 16 Jun 2015 178,054 miles

brake anti slip rubber split

Pass 5 Jun 2014 168,740 miles

small split brake pedal rubber

Fail 2 Jun 2014 168,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

small split brake pedal rubber

Pass 21 May 2013 161,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 156,281 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 156,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 148,511 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

near side rear outer sill corroded/holed.

near side rear suspesnion bump stop missing.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side rear suspension bump stop loosly mounted.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear lower cross section corroded/holed.

spare wheel missing from carrier.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 148,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

near side rear outer sill corroded/holed.

near side rear suspesnion bump stop missing.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side rear suspension bump stop loosly mounted.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear lower cross section corroded/holed.

spare wheel missing from carrier.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 138,630 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 121,381 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 121,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Corrosion On Both Sills.

Cut To Offside Rear Tyre No Cords Showing.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 111,243 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 96,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,718 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 HZU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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