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HT03 WCE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

243,799 mi
Last recorded243,799 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 243,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 235,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel-arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel-arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2, mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor on both sides (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

both front steps very corroded outside of prescribed areas

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively on both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 234,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail / inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor both sides (5.2.6)

both front steps very corroded outside of prescribed areas

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 229,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front understeps corroded

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

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

Offside wiper judders

underbody corrosion

windscreen damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2015 229,060 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front understeps corroded

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

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

Offside wiper judders

underbody corrosion

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2014 222,301 miles

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside rear lamp cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

nearside understep corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 216,314 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes slightly corroded

crack in windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

exhaust corroded

front wipers slightly worn

front wishbone, rear bushes perished

n/s/r tyre perished

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 206,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front screen cracked (not in swept area)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 181,875 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail and screw in nearside rear tyre

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corosion

Pass 27 Sep 2010 164,473 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

int knock from front

Pass 16 Sep 2009 147,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

differant size tyres on front to rear

n/s screen chipped

park brake long travel needs adjusting

tested in wet conditions

Fail 15 Sep 2009 147,244 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

differant size tyres on front to rear

n/s screen chipped

park brake long travel needs adjusting

tested in wet conditions

Fail 15 Sep 2008 119,088 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

long handbrake travel

power steering rack damp

rear view mirror missing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 119,088 miles

power steering rack damp

rear view mirror missing

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

long handbrake travel

Pass 13 Sep 2007 95,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 73,392 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 WCE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WCE, 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 WCE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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