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DC03 ZSV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,530 mi
Last recorded122,530 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 122,530 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 122,530 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 121,701 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 121,607 miles

Steering column shaft deformed leaking oil at glands or from steering rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users idle speed too high (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

dad oil leak from engine

Pass 1 May 2019 117,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

off side inner sill ,near side inner sill corroded .vehicle,s underneath started rust.off side front chassis near suspension corroded,near side front chassis near suspension corroded, vehicle,s rear corroded close to mountings.

Fail 1 May 2019 117,597 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

off side inner sill ,near side inner sill corroded .vehicle,s underneath started rust.off side front chassis near suspension corroded,near side front chassis near suspension corroded, vehicle,s rear corroded close to mountings.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 117,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back under the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 117,033 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back under the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 116,227 miles

Slight oil leak under .

Pass 2 Jan 2016 113,552 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 113,095 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 110,392 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2014 110,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,779 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,826 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2012 94,819 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 87,928 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 87,928 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,589 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,422 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 75,658 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 62,282 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 62,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Knocking noise from steering rack off side

Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,845 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,902 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 ZSV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

DC03 ZSV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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