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HF03 HLG

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,761 mi
Last recorded82,761 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 HLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 82,761 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welding repairs have been undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,590 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 82,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear out rigger near spring corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 81,779 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,590 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 76,236 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 76,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg outriger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 75,438 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 75,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,023 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 71,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg outriger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,227 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear both inner body pannels weak

Fail 6 Feb 2018 68,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear both inner body pannels weak

Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,018 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,303 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 63,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,655 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,436 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,215 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,867 miles

N/S/F OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,554 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,763 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,493 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,873 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,100 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 HLG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLG, 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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What year was HF03 HLG registered?

HF03 HLG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HF03 HLG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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