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HT03 LJU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,516 mi
Last recorded123,516 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 123,516 miles

Nearside Rear stoplight lens starting to discolour

Offside Rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jul 2016 123,491 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear out rigger corroded within 30cm of rear spring hanger. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear outrigger corroded within 30cm or rear springer (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2015 117,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

rear lens faded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 117,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o.s. inner sill panel corroded

rear lens faded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 111,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 11,199 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant low

Pass 25 Jun 2013 105,410 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides of chassi rails corroded slighty

damage to n/s loading door

n/s/f & o/s/f inner cills corroded

n/s/front wheel arch has slight corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r inner cills corroded

oil leaking from gear box

Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,463 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 97,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,106 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 78,515 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,867 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,887 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,244 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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HT03 LJU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HT03 LJU, 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 LJU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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