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HV03 XWX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,840 mi
Last recorded170,840 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 XWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 170,840 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 170,840 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 168,876 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just in minimum limits

service brake just in minimum limits

Fail 16 Aug 2018 168,876 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just in minimum limits

service brake just in minimum limits

Pass 22 Aug 2017 166,068 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hand brake effort on mimimum limits

slight corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 22 Aug 2017 166,068 miles

Central Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hand brake effort on mimimum limits

slight corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 12 May 2017 166,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both blades-not fitted correctly (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill- affecting passenger seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle of sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort footbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch near to strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear load valve-greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Radiator bottom hose clip incorrectly fitted-pipe may come off under pressure

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp illuminates but dimly

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bushes on both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting areas- both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Rear leaf spring bump stops missing- both sides

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 162,008 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 161,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 160,263 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 160,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 154,953 miles

Cut on inside wall of n/s/f tyre (ply cord not exposed)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 154,953 miles

Cut on inside wall of n/s/f tyre (ply cord not exposed)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 148,099 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 148,005 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 140,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 131,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 131,155 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 131,120 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 122,708 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER STARTING TO DETERIORATE-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 115,406 miles

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES-MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 115,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES-MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 108,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 108,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 106,390 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 106,390 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 83,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 83,815 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005
Fail 13 Dec 2005

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HV03 XWX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HV03 XWX, 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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HV03 XWX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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