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HD03 OAE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,847 mi
Last recorded183,847 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 183,847 miles

rear outriggers rusting

Fail 13 Jul 2019 183,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear outriggers rusting

Pass 30 Jul 2018 175,759 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 175,221 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 163,823 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 160,303 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 159,285 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 152,194 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 152,110 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2013 148,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 145,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 137,729 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 132,974 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 128,286 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 115,697 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 115,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cut not to cords

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2007 101,579 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear mud flap loose

Fail 17 Sep 2007 101,559 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear mudflap loose

Pass 18 Aug 2006 90,018 miles

advise o/s cv gaitor in poor condition...also slight bind o/s/rear brake

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 OAE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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