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HG03 EUL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,628 mi
Last recorded85,628 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 EUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 85,628 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,799 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top chaise inside engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie above rear axle n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 76,792 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 42/10 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top chaise inside engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 42/10 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged on edge

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

some corrosion to underbody and components

Pass 23 Jun 2018 70,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 70,602 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,804 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 11 passenger seats fitted ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,017 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear three seats not fitted storage boxes fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,394 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake performance weak

nearside rear handbrake performance weak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,371 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,484 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,314 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,064 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,011 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,225 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 17,322 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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HG03 EUL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HG03 EUL, 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 HG03 EUL registered?

HG03 EUL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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