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HD03 OAB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,478 mi
Last recorded161,478 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 161,478 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 161,478 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 161,259 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged and insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged and corroded (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion corrosion on rear seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 141,672 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 130,402 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 122,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 112,266 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 112,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 106,518 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,266 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,150 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,973 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 48,421 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,421 miles

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

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 OAB 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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

HD03 OAB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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