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AC03 HGD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,507 mi
Last recorded172,507 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 172,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Inner Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2017 172,432 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Unions to rack (2.3.3b)

Battery light iluminated

Pass 13 Feb 2016 161,111 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 161,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 151,589 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 151,589 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 139,950 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both front brake pads appear to be getting low.

coolant level low

corrosion around comp valve.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to all rear spring mounts.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to complete chassie.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to nearside inner sill.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to offside inner sill.Ok at time of test.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 139,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both front brake pads appear to be getting low.

coolant level low

corrosion around comp valve.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to all rear spring mounts.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to complete chassie.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to nearside inner sill.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to offside inner sill.Ok at time of test.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 133,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 133,638 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 128,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 128,376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 121,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 113,444 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 113,444 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 106,758 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 91,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 91,262 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 71,913 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,519 miles

adv slight play lower ball joints †adv play in o/s rear wheel bearing

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 HGD 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 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 AC03 HGD, 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 HGD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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