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AC03 HKY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,043 mi
Last recorded154,043 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HKY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 154,043 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 144,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 132,147 miles

front inner arches corrosion

nearside front outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 132,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi an inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front inner arches corrosion

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 120,207 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 120,177 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cab cross member (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 106,854 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body step corroded

brake pipes greased

wipers smeary

Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,730 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 106,619 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 88,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,467 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight damaged to nearside rear tyre side wall

Fail 16 Jul 2010 70,466 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight damaged to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,596 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 42,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,389 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 HKY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKY, 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 HKY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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