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HF03 HLK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,814 mi
Last recorded114,814 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 114,814 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both and slight misting (5.3.2 (d))

rear rebound rubbers deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2025 112,551 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 112,551 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 109,662 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 104,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,207 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 96,516 miles

Central Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 94,760 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 94,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,340 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 82,841 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,215 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,074 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,151 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 51,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,773 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 30,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,769 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 24,768 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,006 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2009 18,006 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,870 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 6,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 3,818 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 HLK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 HLK, 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 HLK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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