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HD03 TFV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

244,098 mi
Last recorded244,098 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 244,098 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL/STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 244,096 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL/STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 235,245 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 234,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 221,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 221,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 213,294 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 213,294 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 207,069 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 207,069 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 206,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box outer casing destorted

Pass 20 Jan 2014 200,502 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 166,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 166,309 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 134,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 134,364 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 111,794 miles

Brake pedal anti slip devise slightly worn.

Damage to front windscreen within zone A but not within drivers view.

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

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

Offside front tyre has small cut within tread not deep enough to reveal cords.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 93,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 56,806 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,165 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,049 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,635 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 TFV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

HD03 TFV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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