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HD03 TLJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

192,837 mi
Last recorded192,837 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2023 192,837 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 188,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s front inner wing holed and weak

Fail 1 Aug 2022 188,866 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 188,859 miles

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.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 186,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 182,408 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 182,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 174,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 162,422 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 162,419 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 150,506 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 150,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 137,792 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 130,199 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 118,691 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 110,542 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,095 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,961 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 64,198 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,184 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 53,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,358 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 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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