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DE03 WZU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

56,662 mi
Last recorded56,662 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 WZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 56,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 56,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 52,273 miles

No reverse light

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 52,272 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

No reverse light

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 48,571 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 48,564 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 45,997 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 45,985 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective will not open - unable to carry out full under bonnet checks (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer side walls splitting - cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 43,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 42,260 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Load door / tailgate has 1 hinge broken and locking pin missing.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 42,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly Weak . (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Load door / tailgate has 1 hinge broken and locking pin missing.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 36,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 35,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 35,401 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 32,968 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 31,628 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,983 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,620 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,640 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable worn and has been rubbing on wheel.

tipper body outriggers rusted right through and holed but not affecting load security and not near any body mountings.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 28,631 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear handbrake cable worn and has been rubbing on wheel.

tipper body outriggers rusted right through and holed but not affecting load security and not near any body mountings.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,512 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 27,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,363 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 22,213 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,113 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 36,384 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 36,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DE03 WZU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DE03 WZU, 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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DE03 WZU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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