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DC03 FAU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

237,031 mi
Last recorded237,031 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 FAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 237,031 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 237,031 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND WORN (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 224,208 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 224,173 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 208,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 198,502 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 198,502 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 188,432 miles

gear oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

underside wax oiled tested as best as i could see visable

Pass 10 Sep 2012 114,651 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 113,304 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 95,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,588 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DC03 FAU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DC03 FAU, 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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DC03 FAU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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