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HD03 XCP

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,967 mi
Last recorded162,967 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 XCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 162,967 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 162,965 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember above propshaft bearing mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury cab outer sill (sharp edge) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury cab outer sill (sharp edge) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step within prescribed area of seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 161,545 miles

Both parking brake cable outers damaged been rubbing on wheels at some point.

Front Bumper crash bar corroding both end underneath next to chassis mounts.

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates cracked. (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 161,541 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Arch holed sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe mounting/suspension arm rear mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Arch holed sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached Prop shaft centre bearing mounting chassis to cross member corroded and holes strength significantly reduced. (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both parking brake cable outers damaged been rubbing on wheels at some point.

Front Bumper crash bar corroding both end underneath next to chassis mounts.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 157,202 miles

Both outer sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 157,184 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure 2nd bearing back from gearbox rubber breaking up (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Emergency fuel cap fitted not locking into place and not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both outer sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 154,328 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab floor/step with in seat/seatbelt prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack or Pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat mounting box starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 154,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cab floor/step corroded and holed within prescribed area seat mounting/seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab floor/step with in seat/seatbelt prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack or Pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat mounting box starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 152,852 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 152,826 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes corroded middle of van above propshaft (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 149,495 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing worn away by road wheel/ tyre (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 149,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged outer casing worn through by road wheel/ tyre (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside step panels corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing worn away by road wheel/ tyre (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 145,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers seat base squab defective

Exhaust silencer box deteriorating

Nearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casings damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 145,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working cab roof (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers seat base squab defective

Exhaust silencer box deteriorating

Nearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casings damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 141,839 miles

Exhaust silencer box deteriorating

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2019 141,833 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer box deteriorating

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2018 135,241 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside and offside outer casings (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 135,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside and offside outer casings (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 132,643 miles

Nearside and offside rear handbrake cable casings damaged, signs of fouling inner wheels and tyres

Fail 26 Jul 2017 132,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside and offside rear handbrake cable casings damaged, signs of fouling inner wheels and tyres

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 126,249 miles

Nearside and offside cab step panels corroded

Nearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casing worn

Nearside rear mudguard damaged

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Some fraying to offside seat belt webbing

Fail 4 Aug 2016 126,247 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside and offside cab step panels corroded

Nearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casing worn

Nearside rear mudguard damaged

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear mudguard missing

Oil leak

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Some fraying to offside seat belt webbing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,019 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casings damaged

prop shaft centre bearing mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2015 120,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casings damaged

prop shaft centre bearing mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,882 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 112,878 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casings damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2013 108,023 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 98,399 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,622 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,462 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,845 miles

nearside seat belt webbing marked

offside front wheel bearing becoming noisey

Fail 17 Jul 2008 64,845 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both park brake cables rubbing on wheel rims

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

nearside seat belt webbing marked

offside front wheel bearing becoming noisey

Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,548 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,866 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 XCP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XCP, 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 XCP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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