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DG03 CHK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,329 mi
Last recorded137,329 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 137,329 miles

advise o/s front wing crodded.advise sill,s crodedd.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 130,204 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 130,204 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 123,208 miles

advise clutch rubber missing

advise engine oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 123,208 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise clutch rubber missing

advise engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 114,037 miles

advise clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2012 114,017 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

advise clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 106,673 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 102,189 miles

Advise N/S/F Seatbelt

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inside edge.

Advise Towing equipment has been removed.

Advise temporary fuel cap fitted but is acceptable.

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 102,185 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin insecure (6.6.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise N/S/F Seatbelt

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inside edge.

Advise temporary fuel cap fitted but is acceptable.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 94,443 miles

Advise N/S/F Seatbelt is only just acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to main brake pipes.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 94,443 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise N/S/F Seatbelt is only just acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to main brake pipes.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 87,696 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 87,602 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 77,525 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,561 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 68,561 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,388 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 CHK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CHK, 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 CHK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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