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AD03 CHV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,563 mi
Last recorded103,563 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 103,563 miles

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

OBD port inoperative, emission test result : PASS

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NSR&OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 103,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Reinforcement cross member has a huge hole, less than 30cm from spring mounting.Marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

OBD port inoperative, emission test result : PASS

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch inner has a hole.Marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NSR&OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 103,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,591 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt is slightly stiff to release, but fully operational

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear light lens broken/cracked but taped up

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR Rear leaf spring mounting areas are corroded but surface rust only at this stage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,700 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S inner sill in the middle getting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OBD port not communicate with the emission tester , Result is PASS , saved on the emission computer and on printout.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR leaf spring mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 91,693 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S inner sill in the middle getting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OBD port not communicate with the emission tester , Result is PASS , saved on the emission computer and on printout.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR leaf spring mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 84,750 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 77,732 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 77,732 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,141 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,377 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,741 miles

osf mirror cover repair tape

osr post slighty damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2015 40,106 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,202 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 31,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 23,052 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 21,648 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 21,648 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 19,892 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,160 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 16,670 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,987 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 13,175 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 11,015 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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AD03 CHV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AD03 CHV, 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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AD03 CHV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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