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DC03 ZRU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,060 mi
Last recorded130,060 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 130,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT BOTH HEAVILY GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT INNER WINGS HOLED /CORRODED

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS PLACES (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP UNDER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED

Pass 16 Mar 2024 128,908 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

general body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2023 126,376 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 123,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 118,964 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 113,700 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 113,691 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of van has numerous holes from corrosion. All marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,503 miles

GENERAL BODY AND CHASSIS CORROSION

Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,160 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,401 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 96,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,537 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/steps (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,640 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,984 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,482 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,417 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 61,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,942 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 39,651 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,308 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,170 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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DC03 ZRU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

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

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