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HD03 OEX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,196 mi
Last recorded194,196 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 194,196 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chasis rails (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 175,247 miles

Offside Front tyre on limit

Rear offside and nearside chassis corroded

screen cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2015 175,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front tyre on limit

Rear offside and nearside chassis corroded

screen cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2014 154,628 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 154,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 154,437 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 134,062 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 117,160 miles

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

n/s windscreen cracked ,o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 Nov 2011 109,644 miles

grease around o/s/f cv boot

o/s/f whel bearing slighty noise

windscreen cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2011 109,644 miles

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

grease around o/s/f cv boot

o/s/f whel bearing slighty noise

windscreen cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,822 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 95,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,177 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view

offside rear tyre has cuts but not down to cord/ply

Fail 10 Sep 2009 83,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view

offside rear tyre has cuts but not down to cord/ply

Pass 11 Sep 2008 76,370 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,935 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,569 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 OEX 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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

HD03 OEX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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