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CA03 VDV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,030 mi
Last recorded171,030 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 VDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 171,030 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack in offside lower windscreen

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside rear tyre tread depths getting low

offside front seat base in poor condition

slight cuts in rear tyres

slight fluid leak on power steering pipe joint

slight nearside rear brake judder

Pass 18 Jul 2011 157,131 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in bottom of windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2011 157,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in bottom of windscreen

nearside rear outer and offside rear inner tyres getting low(2mm)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 134,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

front number plate in slightly poor condition

some damage to offside lower windscreen

some play in nearside inner track rod knuckle

Fail 12 Jul 2010 134,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

front brake pads getting low

front number plate in slightly poor condition

some damage to offside lower windscreen

some play in nearside inner track rod knuckle

Pass 20 Jul 2009 114,351 miles

brake anti slip wearing

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 114,349 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

brake anti slip wearing

Pass 19 Jul 2008 95,754 miles

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

brake pedal antislip worn thin

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2007 75,091 miles

near side front seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2007 75,091 miles

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2006 54,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel arch fixing cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,052 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch fixing cracked

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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CA03 VDV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CA03 VDV, 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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CA03 VDV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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