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DA52 MZO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

280,028 mi
Last recorded280,028 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 MZO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 280,028 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 270,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 260,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear chassis corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 249,060 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 233,148 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 210,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 193,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 183,154 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 174,147 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

LOWER ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT BRACKET WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED INSECURE.

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS IN REAR OF VEHICLE INSECURE .

Fail 11 Jan 2010 174,147 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

LOWER ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT BRACKET WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED INSECURE.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS IN REAR OF VEHICLE INSECURE .

Pass 8 Jan 2009 161,001 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 134,306 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

diesel leak.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 134,306 miles

diesel leak.

Fail 10 Jan 2007 107,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 107,030 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 77,574 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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DA52 MZO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DA52 MZO, 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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DA52 MZO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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