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AC03 HFB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,245 mi
Last recorded130,245 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HFB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2021 130,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear chassie heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

Offside Inner sill has corrosion out of prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 29 Jan 2020 93,848 miles

Nearside Rear inside wheel arch has corrosion out of prescribed area

Nearside inner and outer sill has corrosion but out of prescribed area

Offside Rear chassie heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

Offside Rear shock absorber caseing is deteriorated

Offside inner sill has corrosion but out of prescribed area

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 27 Jan 2020 93,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inside wheel arch has corrosion out of prescribed area

Nearside inner and outer sill has corrosion but out of prescribed area

Offside Rear chassie heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

Offside Rear shock absorber caseing is deteriorated

Offside inner sill has corrosion but out of prescribed area

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,434 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 91,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop excessively corroded, rubber detached (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop excessively corroded, rubber detached (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 86,295 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2014 70,003 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,003 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,741 miles

all nearside and offside indicator lamps flashing fast

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,216 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 50,216 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,361 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,361 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,976 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,172 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,107 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 26,098 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,099 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,896 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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AC03 HFB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AC03 HFB, 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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AC03 HFB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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