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DG03 CBY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,769 mi
Last recorded144,769 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 CBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 144,769 miles

all inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

both inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 9 Mar 2018 144,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

all inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

both inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2017 139,478 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 139,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner chassis face at brake compensator mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under front chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 131,867 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to n/s rear indicator lens

Fail 1 Mar 2016 131,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner wheel arch front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at centre inner sill within 30cms of belt mount (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above front chassis leg under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner wheel arch front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at centre inner sill within 30 cms of seatbelt mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear slight damage to n/s rear indicator lens

Pass 10 Feb 2015 122,992 miles

brake peddle rubber warn

front brake pads close to limit

front coil springs rusty

front discs lipped

near side rear tyre perishing

off side rear tyre wearing low

outer sills rusty

rear chassis rusty

travel on handbrake

wheel arches rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2014 113,921 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2013 106,026 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes pershing

front wipers in poor condision

inner and outer sills rusty

rear floors very rusty

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2013 106,026 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes pershing

front wipers in poor condision

inner and outer sills rusty

rear floors very rusty

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2012 96,297 miles

inner and outer sills rusty

near side front tyre wearing low

rear brakes slightly noise

rear bump stopes rusty and hanging off

travel on handbrak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 96,297 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer sills rusty

near side front tyre wearing low

rear brakes slightly noise

rear bump stopes rusty and hanging off

travel on handbrak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,726 miles

advise front pads wearing low

advise front wipers are smeary

advise high handbrake travel

advise rear brake pipes have been undersealed

advise some chasis parts underside of vehicle have been undersealed

Pass 6 Feb 2010 78,835 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

both rear sills slightly damaged

chassis rusty

inner sills rusty

off side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2009 68,472 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 68,472 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 58,244 miles

engine oil low

Fail 9 Feb 2008 58,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil low

Pass 6 Feb 2007 48,599 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 37,302 miles

nail in tyre

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 CBY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CBY, 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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DG03 CBY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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