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HD03 NZJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,615 mi
Last recorded132,615 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2020 132,615 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (wheel arch ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (wheel arch) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 128,975 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 125,825 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 121,606 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 121,606 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 116,352 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 111,294 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 111,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 101,510 miles

BUMP STOPS INSECURE.

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

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

OIL LEAK.

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

SCRAPPING NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 101,510 miles

BUMP STOPS INSECURE.

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

OIL LEAK.

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

SCRAPPING NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 96,901 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 90,556 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 83,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,506 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 83,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,376 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 75,363 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,099 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,674 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,290 miles

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

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 NZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

HD03 NZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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