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DG03 DAL

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

157,366 mi
Last recorded157,366 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 DAL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 157,366 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides, excessive corrosion on inner wheel arches

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath vehicle (3.1.9)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by steering mounting bracket, underneath vehicle (2.2.C.1h)

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2016 146,092 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 146,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 146,348 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All front side light come on when brake is applied (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means Temp fuel cap (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Strut top area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drop link mounting area/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring/cross member on front side (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg in centre by prop mount corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front spring mount area not fully welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Strut top area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre crossmember by prop mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre prop mount area on chassis leg excessively corroded Nearside and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg plate end (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch area rusty but not within prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch area rusty but not within prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Light lens cracked but not showing white light to rear of vehicle

Slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 8 Dec 2014 142,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 142,033 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 130,432 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2013 130,432 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 120,772 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 120,756 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 113,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 113,591 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2010 105,004 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 104,637 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Propshaft component defective

rear handbrake cables not secure

Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,958 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 78,241 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 63,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers partly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2007 63,336 miles

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

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers partly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2006 54,236 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 54,235 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 DAL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black 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 DAL, 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 DAL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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