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HF03 GEU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,261 mi
Last recorded106,261 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 GEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,261 miles

n/s outer sill is corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 106,261 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s outer sill is corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 195,332 miles

twice the brake pedal had a lot of travel

Pass 6 Sep 2012 181,978 miles

n/s/r marker light not working.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, n/s/f and all the rear tyres worn to 2 mm! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

plastic trim on the drivers seat insecure.

slight play in the o/s steering rack knuckle joint.

underbody dry/corroded.

various light accident damage to the vehicle body.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 181,978 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r marker light not working.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, n/s/f and all the rear tyres worn to 2 mm! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

plastic trim on the drivers seat insecure.

slight play in the o/s steering rack knuckle joint.

underbody dry/corroded.

various light accident damage to the vehicle body.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

very bsd engine oil leak! From the vacumn pump area! (Needs steam cleaning).

Pass 31 Aug 2011 137,514 miles

exahsut emission close to legal limit!

front bumper damaged.

front number plate cracked rear number plate discolored.

n/s centre outer sill panel corroded (Not in prescribed Mot area)!

n/s/r shock absorber damp with oil!

o/s/r handbrake performance low than n/s! Cable on o/s slightly sticky! Handbrake lever travels high!

service light on!

Fail 30 Aug 2011 137,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exahsut emission close to legal limit!

front bumper damaged.

front number plate cracked rear number plate discolored.

n/s centre outer sill panel corroded (Not in prescribed Mot area)!

n/s/f marker light not working.

n/s/r shock absorber damp with oil!

o/s/r handbrake performance low than n/s! Cable on o/s slightly sticky! Handbrake lever travels high!

service light on!

Pass 29 Jul 2010 120,626 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both parking brake cables are worn slightly from fouling on the tyres

the front brake discs are slightly worn, the n/s/f pads are worn low and the brake pull to the left 14% (25% and above is a fail)

the front to rear metal brake pipes have areas which have no rust proofing

the horn is weak

the metal brake pipes are slightly corroded and some have been waxoyled

the o/s headlamp remote adjuster is not working and the image is slightly blurred

there are slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

there is slight play in both steering rack inner knuckle joints

there is various slight underbody corrosion but all is strong and not holed

Fail 15 Jul 2010 118,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both parking brake cables are worn slightly from fouling on the tyres

the front brake discs are slightly worn, the n/s/f pads are worn low and the brake pull to the left 14% (25% and above is a fail)

the horn is weak

the metal brake pipes are slightly corroded and some have been waxoyled

the o/s headlamp remote adjuster is not working and the image is slightly blurred

there are slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

there is slight play in both steering rack inner knuckle joints

there is various slight underbody corrosion but all is strong and not holed

Pass 10 Jul 2009 102,118 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damaged but not affecting view.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 102,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside mirror slightly damaged but not affecting view.

Pass 28 May 2008 224,977 miles

n/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to crack

slight crack in windsreen

slight play o/s/f antiroll bar bush

Pass 18 Jun 2007 208,795 miles

centre brake pipes have been greased and front pipes

crack in n/s windscreen

slight damage to n/s outer sill

slight noise in o/s/f shocker

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link bushes

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

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 GEU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HF03 GEU, 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 GEU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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