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HD03 TCV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

269,508 mi
Last recorded269,508 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 TCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 269,508 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to sills both sides

Pass 19 Apr 2017 264,282 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 264,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 254,074 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 254,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 235,872 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 210,863 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 3 May 2013 198,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 197,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 197,540 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 188,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 188,250 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 179,344 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 179,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 167,360 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 167,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 158,508 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 158,508 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 150,387 miles

n/s/r shocker damp

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 24 May 2006 131,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f disc slightly scored on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2006 131,841 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f disc slightly scored on inner edge

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 TCV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 TCV, 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 TCV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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