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HT03 JRX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

180,283 mi
Last recorded180,283 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 JRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2019 180,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top area including substantial areas of the inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill and step panel inner and outer. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top area including substantial area of inner arch and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring hanger area/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 170,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch and chassis corroded and holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front sill, inner sill and step are heavily corroded and holed

Offside Front Inner wing and chassis corroded and holed just out side prescribed area

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 170,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch and chassis corroded and holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front sill, inner sill and step are heavily corroded and holed

Offside Front Inner wing and chassis corroded and holed just out side prescribed area

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 164,412 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside outer gaiter has pin hole seeping grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Generally heavy corrosion to body and underbody.

Nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops are missing.

Nearside front inner and outer sills are heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear chassis corroded and holed just outside of shock absorber prescribed area.

Offside rear fog lamp lens is broken but showing correct colour light.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 164,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearmost mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Step recess area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops are missing.

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside outer gaiter has pin hole seeping grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Generally heavy corrosion to body and underbody.

Nearside front inner and outer sills are heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside front inner and outer sills are heavily corroded.

Offside rear chassis corroded and holed just outside of shock absorber prescribed area.

Offside rear fog lamp lens is broken but showing correct colour light.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 156,436 miles

Both sides outer and inner sills are heavily corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.

Both sides rear suspension bump stops are missing.

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside longitudinal chassis in heavily corroded but just outside shock prescribed area.

Offside rear fog lamp lens is broken but not showing incorrect light.

general heavy corrosion in body and underbody

Fail 7 Oct 2016 156,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage door mirror damaged. (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both sides outer and inner sills are heavily corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.

Both sides rear suspension bump stops are missing.

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside longitudinal chassis in heavily corroded but just outside shock prescribed area.

Offside rear fog lamp lens is broken but not showing incorrect light.

general heavy corrosion in body and underbody

Pass 21 Oct 2015 148,707 miles

Both rear axle bump stops are missing

Exhaust system is deteriorating/corroded.

General heavy corrosion to both body and underbody.

Nearside Front Tyre has nail

Nearside rear tyre is deteriorating and wearing close to limits.

Offside front brake pipe is corroded.

Registration lamps are becoming dim

Fail 8 Oct 2015 148,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring. Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring. inner arch and chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Both rear axle bump stops are missing

Exhaust system is deteriorating/corroded.

General heavy corrosion to both body and underbody.

Nearside Front Tyre has nail

Nearside rear tyre is deteriorating and wearing close to limits.

Offside front brake pipe is corroded.

Registration lamps are becoming dim

Pass 20 Nov 2014 141,110 miles

Bothsides outer sills corroded, but not in prescribed areas.

Driveshaft bearing noisey.

General body and underbody corrosion, specifically in rear suspension area.

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Offside rear Tyre wearing low and deteriorating.

registration lamps becoming dim.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 141,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Bothsides outer sills corroded, but not in prescribed areas.

Driveshaft bearing noisey.

General body and underbody corrosion, specifically in rear suspension area.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front Tyre wearing low and deteriorating.

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing.

registration lamps becoming dim.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 131,806 miles

General Sill and underbody corrosion.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration lamps becoming dim.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 131,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General Sill and underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration lamps becoming dim.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,555 miles

general underside corrosion

offside front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately

Pass 21 Nov 2011 110,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 105,415 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 105,415 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 101,429 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 101,426 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

gearbox leaking

Fail 28 Jul 2009 101,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gearbox leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2008 96,430 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 96,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,186 miles

slight inbalance rear footbrake

Pass 22 Jun 2007 88,178 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 88,178 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,882 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 76,882 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HT03 JRX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 HT03 JRX, 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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HT03 JRX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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