MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner rear quarter area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
inner and outer sills heavily undersealed both sides
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (4.3.3 (b))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner rear quarter area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside door mirror housing broken
corrosion at both sides sills and wheel arches,some patch welding in vital areas
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside door mirror housing broken
corrosion at both sides sills and wheel arches,some patch welding in vital areas
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure seal corroded within 30 cm of seat mount (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure seal corroded within 30cm of seat mount (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides on chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front lower wishbone arm bush slightly deteriorated
offside front lower wishbone arm bush slightly deteriorated
GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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HG03 EPU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 HG03 EPU, 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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HG03 EPU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2003.
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