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DG03 CCV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

282,072 mi
Last recorded282,072 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 CCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 282,072 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 282,066 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 282,066 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 428,493 miles

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

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

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to thick underseal

Pass 12 Dec 2013 238,093 miles

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on all chassis

Fail 11 Dec 2013 238,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on all chassis

Pass 12 Dec 2012 207,355 miles

this vehicle was previously tested and given another class certificate it appears rear seats have been removed

Fail 11 Dec 2012 207,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

this vehicle was previously tested and given another class certificate it appears rear seats have been removed

Pass 13 Dec 2011 319,027 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 160,277 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 139,055 miles

surface rust on main metal brake pipe

Fail 11 Jan 2010 139,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint grease cover split

slight wear in lower suspention arm bushes

surface rust on main metal brake pipe

Pass 6 Jan 2009 121,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 101,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jan 2008 101,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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 CCV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DG03 CCV, 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 CCV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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