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ExpiredMileage
88,304 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step as chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member as chalked n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
reverse lights stuck on
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s front to rear inner sills as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s rear floors corroded in rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion n/s/r outer chassis
corrosion o/s/r inner and outer chassis
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s n/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s floor in rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s n/s floor in rear wheel archs (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front top strut mount stiff in operation
Offside Front tyre cracked and perished
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front top strut mount stiff in operation
Offside Front tyre cracked and perished
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s inner steps (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill several places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill several places as marked (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s rear floor inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
advise under vehicle very dirty
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s floor as marked (rear inner wheel arches) (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres perished
n/s side loading door damaged
o/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to seperate
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch as chalked (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres perished
n/s side loading door damaged
o/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to seperate
side loading door damaged
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
side loading door damaged
damage to n/s side loading door
o/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to separate
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to n/s side loading door
o/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to separate
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to seperate
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to seperate
advise panel damage
advise rear plastic bumper split
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front lower suspension arm back bushes perished
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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HD03 TMU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.
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 TMU, 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 TMU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 August 2003.
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