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DG03 OPL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,488 mi
Last recorded155,488 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 155,488 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 149,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 144,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 141,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 130,581 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 130,581 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened drop link mounting holes elongated both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,694 miles

Body has slight corrosion cab rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s fog light dim

Fail 25 Feb 2016 108,363 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cracked and crazed (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion cab rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s fog light dim

Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,010 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,670 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 62,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,151 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 49,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,776 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,514 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,174 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,873 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 29,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 OPL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OPL, 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 OPL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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