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AC03 HFM

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

165,164 mi
Last recorded165,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HFM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2024 165,164 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner step excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch/ chazzi excessively corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner step excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch /chazzi excessively corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 158,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and both inner steps but not structural

Pass 15 Feb 2022 154,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Step corrode not structural at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti role bar d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s/r tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 154,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel arch corroded / hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Step corrode not structural at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti role bar d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s/r tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 146,039 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded but not leaking

slight corrosion to both side inner steps but not structural

Pass 4 Feb 2020 134,465 miles

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

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 4 Feb 2020 134,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2019 120,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim has slight dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 120,767 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim has slight dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,568 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 108,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers seat (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,291 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake cable fouling on wheel nearside rear

Pass 30 Jan 2015 76,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,015 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 64,013 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,660 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

top o/s marker inop

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,091 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 48,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r/i tyre under inflated

Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,720 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 38,720 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Antislip provision rubber split, but not insecure.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,404 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 13,163 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 10,032 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 10,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

fan hub noisey

Fail 30 Jan 2006 7,852 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 7,852 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 HFM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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