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HG03 JVP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,012 mi
Last recorded141,012 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 JVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 141,012 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 133,254 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 133,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to load valve (3.3.A.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine bay (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded x6 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 122,326 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 113,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 113,102 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,891 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

x2 rear tyre cracking and deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2013 98,891 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

x2 rear tyre cracking and deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2012 91,637 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres outer side wealls deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 91,631 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres outer side walls deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2011 88,504 miles

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

corrosion on front & rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Nov 2011 88,504 miles

corrosion on front & rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,918 miles

front discs worn

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch pedal antislip deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2009 78,899 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch pedal antislip deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,243 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 65,340 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,924 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 57,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,710 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 46,710 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

O/S/F TYRE WALL CUT O/S/R TYRE WALL CUT

Fail 9 Mar 2006 45,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise replacement of offside wiper blade

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 JVP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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