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HD03 TKU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,054 mi
Last recorded158,054 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 158,054 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 158,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 145,812 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 145,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 130,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 130,867 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 118,297 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 118,297 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 100,384 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 100,384 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 96,885 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 96,885 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 92,327 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 89,553 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,553 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2008 82,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

offside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls scuffed

offside washer jet half blocked

side of engine damp (ATTENTION REQUIRED)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,234 miles

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

offside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls scuffed

offside washer jet half blocked

side of engine damp (ATTENTION REQUIRED)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 68,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,815 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2006 51,410 miles

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

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 TKU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TKU, 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 TKU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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