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170,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Radiator cradle
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired center inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (tow bar fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Passanger Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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DC03 ZPU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 ZPU, 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 ZPU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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