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DG03 CAV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,362 mi
Last recorded149,362 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 CAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 149,362 miles

outer & inner sills chassis legs front and back panal corroded,brake pipes surfae rust, wishbone bushes perishing, links perishing,

Pass 28 Sep 2011 137,880 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 137,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 117,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 117,226 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 103,095 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 103,095 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil sump pourous (weeping)

n/s/f rear wishbone bush splitting

n/s/f tyre tripping off slightley on inner edge

n/s/r tyre is on 3.0mm

o/s handbrake cable slightley sticking

o/s/r tyre is on 2.0mm

Pass 29 Jul 2008 86,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,116 miles

1)bonnet hinges seized. †2)o/s/f rear wishbone bush splitting. †3)corrosion to both inner edges on front brakediscs.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 68,116 miles

1)bonnet hinges seized. †2)o/s/f rear wishbone bush splitting. †3)corrosion to both inner edges on front brakediscs.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,085 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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DG03 CAV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG03 CAV, 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 DG03 CAV registered?

DG03 CAV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is DG03 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 CAV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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