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HD03 XDA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

170,699 mi
Last recorded170,699 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 170,699 miles

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 170,671 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 162,699 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 162,696 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sliding door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 162,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 155,169 miles

advise on damaged front bumper

Fail 26 Jan 2016 155,169 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise on damaged front bumper

Pass 7 Nov 2014 148,050 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 140,758 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 129,969 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 129,969 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 115,649 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 115,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s + n/s rear spring bump stops insecure - advise attention

Fail 15 Mar 2011 112,900 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 112,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 103,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust hitting floor at rear

front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 31 Mar 2010 103,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust hitting floor at rear

front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2009 97,316 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 88,643 miles

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

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 22 Aug 2007 73,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,732 miles

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

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

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 21 Aug 2006 64,728 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside door glass missing/offside mirror cover missing

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 XDA 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 56.5%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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