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DG03 OLV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,414 mi
Last recorded158,414 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 158,414 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 158,087 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 151,022 miles

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

corrosion on outer sills not structual

Fail 12 May 2015 150,912 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion on outer sills not structual

Pass 21 May 2014 142,892 miles

alt drive belt perished and cracking

both brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn and starting to split

hole in near side outer sill not structual

hole in offside inner sill not sturctual

offside front tyre valve perished

oil above max mark

Fail 19 May 2014 142,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

alt drive belt perished and cracking

both brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn and starting to split

hole in near side outer sill not structual

hole in offside inner sill not sturctual

offside front tyre valve perished

oil above max mark

Pass 21 May 2013 133,932 miles

REAR BUMP STOP LOOSE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR UNDER BODY / N/S/SILL & INNER SILL HOLED

Fail 20 May 2013 133,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

REAR BUMP STOP LOOSE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR UNDER BODY / N/S/SILL & INNER SILL HOLED

Pass 21 May 2012 123,117 miles

CHASSIE RAILS CORRODING

EXHAUST COVER LOOSE

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

SLIGHT SPLITTING ON N/S/F WISH BONE BUSH

UNDER BODY CORRSION

WIPERS SOON NEED REPLACING /

Pass 20 May 2011 114,054 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN

UNDER BODY CORRSION

Pass 14 May 2010 104,408 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN

UNDER BODY CORRSION

Pass 18 May 2009 92,618 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 82,652 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 71,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 61,904 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 OLV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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