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HT03 UOB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,208 mi
Last recorded201,208 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 201,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 201,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 201,190 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 201,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 181,467 miles

Brake & Clutch Pedal Anti-Slip Rubbers Worn,Engine Oil Leak @ Turbo Area Requires Investigation.

Nearside & Offside Front Inner To Outer Sill Panels Distorted Outside Of Prescribed Areas,Exhaust System Corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle Bump Stop Rubber Insecure,Offside Rear Axle Bump Stop Rubber Missing.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 181,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake & Clutch Pedal Anti-Slip Rubbers Worn,Engine Oil Leak @ Turbo Area Requires Investigation.

Nearside & Offside Front Inner To Outer Sill Panels Distorted Outside Of Prescribed Areas,Exhaust System Corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle Bump Stop Rubber Insecure,Offside Rear Axle Bump Stop Rubber Missing.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 159,945 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 159,945 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 128,638 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Large Ammount Of Surface Corrosion Present @ Under Points,VEHICLE REQUIRES ANTI-CORROSION/LUBRICATION TREATMENT & SERVICING A.S.A.P.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 127,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Large Ammount Of Surface Corrosion Present @ Under Points,VEHICLE REQUIRES ANTI-CORROSION/LUBRICATION TREATMENT & SERVICING A.S.A.P.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 98,109 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn & Nearly Due For Renewing.

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 98,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Discs Worn & Nearly due For Renewing,Parking Brake Cables Require Renewing.

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,343 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside & Offside Front Coil Springs Slightly Out Of position @ Lower Seating Stops,Engine Crankcase & Sump Corroded,Large Ammount Of Surface Corrosion @ Chassis & Brackets, Etc.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Right Hand Bonnet Hinge Partly Seized,Parking Brake Cables Stiff To Opperate & Require Lubrication Or Renewal,Headlamp Aims @ Upper Limit.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jul 2009 69,343 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside & Offside Front Coil Springs Slightly Out Of position @ Lower Seating Stops,Engine Crankcase & Sump Corroded,Large Ammount Of Surface Corrosion @ Chassis & Brackets, Etc.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Right Hand Bonnet Hinge Partly Seized,Parking Brake Cables Stiff To Opperate & Require Lubrication Or Renewal,Headlamp Aims @ Upper Limit.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,258 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 35,857 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 UOB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UOB, 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 UOB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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