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HD03 THZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

354,432 mi
Last recorded354,432 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 354,432 miles

both ball joint rubbers poor condition

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight cracking

front to rear brake pipes rusted

front to rear brake pipes rusted

near side front bumper split

off side door step corroded

play in near side front wheel bearing

power steering pipes rusded

rear x member corroded

screen cracked not in drivers view

screen cracked not in drivers view

Fail 10 Apr 2017 354,430 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired brake compensator arm seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear to back plate (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both pump inop (8.2.3)

both ball joint rubbers poor condition

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

emisions not tested

front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight cracking

front to rear brake pipes rusted

front to rear brake pipes rusted

front to rear brake pipes rusted

front to rear brake pipes rusted

front to rear brake pipes rusted

near side front bumper split

off side door step corroded

play in near side front wheel bearing

power steering pipes rusded

rear x member corroded

screen cracked not in drivers view

screen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 7 Apr 2016 335,570 miles

Nearside Front sill crushed

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

all brake pipes corroded

both lower suspension arm rear bushes cracking

engine oil leak

front windscreen cracked

general underbody corrosion

play in both front antiroll bar d bushes slight play

prop shaft centre bearing worn excessively

Fail 7 Apr 2016 335,570 miles

Nearside Front sill crushed

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

all brake pipes corroded

both lower suspension arm rear bushes cracking

engine oil leak

front windscreen cracked

general underbody corrosion

play in both front antiroll bar d bushes slight play

prop shaft centre bearing worn excessively

Pass 9 Mar 2015 326,214 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on various parts of underbody

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Feb 2015 326,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bad oil leak on engine

clutch and brake npedal rubbers deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2014 315,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

oil leak on engine

Fail 25 Jan 2013 304,692 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Jan 2013 304,692 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Jan 2012 293,152 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 293,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 9 Jul 2010 262,131 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 262,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion on chassis rails.

corrosion on front discs and wearing thin.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 227,709 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside dash cover missing sharp edges

Pass 9 Jun 2008 222,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 215,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake binding - handbrake cable sticking

power steering fluid below minimum level

Pass 5 Jun 2006 198,462 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 198,450 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 THZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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