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DC03 ZGS

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,599 mi
Last recorded181,599 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZGS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 181,599 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 181,572 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 176,204 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 169,829 miles

n\s and o\s inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 169,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n\s and o\s inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 165,015 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 159,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 151,337 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 151,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 145,963 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 135,951 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,499 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 127,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,567 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 116,533 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 111,510 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 102,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 98,470 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 84,388 miles

n/s/r parking brake low on effort and requirements only just met

Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,844 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 43,044 miles

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

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 ZGS is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DC03 ZGS, 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 DC03 ZGS registered?

DC03 ZGS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for DC03 ZGS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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