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DG03 CKU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

240,849 mi
Last recorded240,849 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 240,849 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded offside nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear (2.4.A.3)

nearside brake pipe covered with grease front rear

oil leak

service brake:service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brae system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 10 Nov 2016

Exhaust system not adequately supported center joint (7.1.1)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides by front leaf spring area sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides by rear leaf spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes protected in grease

prob shaft center mount has slight play

Pass 7 May 2015 262,699 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 262,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 250,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 240,521 miles

Off SideRear Drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2013 240,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Off SideRear Drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2012 231,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 228,691 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 228,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noisee o/s/r wheel bearing

sligh oil leak on o/s/r wheel drum

Fail 2 Oct 2010 223,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 182,702 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 181,239 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 152,744 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 151,483 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 100,943 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 100,943 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,051 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 52,051 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 51,933 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 CKU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CKU, 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 CKU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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