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D4 DTV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,933 mi
Last recorded193,933 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 DTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 193,933 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 186,761 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 178,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 172,075 miles

lots of corrosion to under body

Pass 10 May 2019 164,225 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 156,335 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 149,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 143,232 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 136,677 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 128,313 miles

Windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2013 122,067 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 122,067 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 113,040 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 104,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 104,018 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 95,798 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 87,863 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 87,863 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,608 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 78,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 64,045 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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D4 DTV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D4 DTV, 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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What year was D4 DTV registered?

D4 DTV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for D4 DTV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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