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DA03 VWT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,742 mi
Last recorded188,742 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 188,742 miles

Front Both front brakes slightly binding, not to excess.

Front Both headlight bulbs reduced output.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine covered in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General damage and corrosion to body of vehicle.

Key lock damaged on bonnet, requiring a tool to open.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall has some splits in it, no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Chassis rail showing some corrosion above bump stop mount.

Nearside Rear Signs of dampness on the back of rear brakes.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper inner wing corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear No reverse lights.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing 185/75/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 188,741 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Both front brakes slightly binding, not to excess.

Front Both headlight bulbs reduced output.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine covered in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General damage and corrosion to body of vehicle.

Key lock damaged on bonnet, requiring a tool to open.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall has some splits in it, no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Chassis rail showing some corrosion above bump stop mount.

Nearside Rear Signs of dampness on the back of rear brakes.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper inner wing corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear No reverse lights.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing 185/75/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 184,405 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 184,349 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 184,274 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 184,274 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 183,905 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 183,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 181,460 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 181,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 177,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 177,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 174,108 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 174,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 14,229 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 166,783 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 166,783 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 157,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 141,441 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 122,068 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 96,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,013 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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DA03 VWT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DA03 VWT, 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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DA03 VWT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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