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HF03 AOR

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

391,993 mi
Last recorded391,993 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 AOR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 391,993 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 391,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 390,366 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 390,364 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 390,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 386,174 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 385,995 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 375,526 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 360,916 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 360,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 341,763 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside bumpstop rubber insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2014 341,763 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside bumpstop rubber insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2013 207,528 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 207,528 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 249,300 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 248,897 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 191,123 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 124,181 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 65,761 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,761 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,301 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 32,300 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,776 miles

rear seat removed,now only 9 passenger seats fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2008 31,743 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,796 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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HF03 AOR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HF03 AOR, 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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HF03 AOR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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