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HV03 ZYC

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,807 mi
Last recorded210,807 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 ZYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 210,807 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour new bulb fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour new bulb fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 210,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour new bulb fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour new bulb fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 210,807 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axil (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested image wrong (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area fractured inner wheel arch [brake hose mount] (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 206,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement spring rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 199,870 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 192,550 miles

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 192,550 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 181,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2013

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

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

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

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 163,050 miles

engine oil leak

osf metal brake pipe corroded

rear leaf spring bushes worn

Fail 23 Feb 2011 146,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to nsf wheel rim

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

NSR AXLE U BOLTS LOOSE

Pass 23 Feb 2011 146,299 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to nsf wheel rim

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

NSR AXLE U BOLTS LOOSE

Fail 21 Feb 2011 146,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to nsf wheel rim

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

NSR AXLE U BOLTS LOOSE

Pass 16 Mar 2010 131,615 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

damage to nsf roadwheel rim on inside

osf radwheel rim damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2010 131,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

centre exhaust box corroded

damage to nsf roadwheel rim on inside

osf radwheel rim damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2009 114,932 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

offside door checkstrap broken. allowing damage to door

Fail 5 Mar 2009 114,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

brake warning light not extinguishing

offside door checkstrap broken. allowing damage to door

Pass 5 Mar 2008 91,539 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 70,625 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,509 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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HV03 ZYC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZYC, 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 ZYC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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