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DC03 ZYK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body component insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering to engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer step (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner fltch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner step (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner step (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner to inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering to enginr mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering engine cradle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis and under side corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 187,106 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar drop link has play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 187,103 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember with in 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder leaking fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front antiroll bar drop link has play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 179,074 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 165,246 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 152,027 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 132,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn and corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn and corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank straps corrodded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 122,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BALD INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BALD INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN CENTER TREAD AREA 185/75/16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 114,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,850 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,345 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner flitch holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 103,345 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner flitch holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 99,990 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

both wipers slightly smearing screen

offside centre side marker inoperative

offside front inner flitch holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 18 Sep 2014 99,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

both wipers slightly smearing screen

offside centre side marker inoperative

offside front inner flitch holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,106 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in off side rear inner tyre.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,093 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 72,093 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,088 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2010 69,996 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 64,757 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,929 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,094 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 ZYK 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 72%.

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

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