MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
o/s front inner wing holed and weak
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o/s front inner wing holed and weak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside inner sill holed and weak plus door step.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s
o/s inner cill holed
Exhaust box deteriorated
Fuel tank straps in rusty condition
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Wheel arch holed + weak
Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Cill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Cill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust box deteriorated
Fuel tank straps in rusty condition
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Wheel arch holed + weak
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body underside and o/s sill to floor corrosion evident
corrosion evident n/s outer sill and wheel arches
rear exhaust box outer layer poor
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill and sill to floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill and sill to floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill and sill to floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill and sill to floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear chassis leg weak with corrosion on inner and outer faces above rear spring
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg at rear brake compensator mounting (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger at rear springhanger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/outrigger at rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear chassis leg weak with corrosion on inner and outer faces above rear spring
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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HD03 TLJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 TLJ, 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 TLJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2003.
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