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HD03 TGN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

258,379 mi
Last recorded258,379 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 258,379 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn at edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Jul 2016 258,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill and out-rigger areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper bar (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn at edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s and n/s front inner sills rusty and holed

Pass 14 Aug 2015 253,114 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

play in steering rack ends

Pass 21 Jul 2014 248,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 246,575 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 246,541 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 244,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 241,486 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 241,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 237,944 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 235,830 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 227,460 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 186,524 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 186,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn to 5mm on inner edge †n/s/f tyre worn to 4mm on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2006 136,251 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 TGN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD03 TGN registered?

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

Is HD03 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD03 TGN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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