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DG03 ORW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,813 mi
Last recorded147,813 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 147,813 miles

n/s cv gaiters leaking grease

n/s/f inner wing panel corroded

o/s inner step corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 147,813 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s cv gaiters leaking grease

n/s/f inner wing panel corroded

o/s inner step corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 138,819 miles

vehicle shows signs of welding repairs

Fail 16 Apr 2015 138,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 132,215 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 18 May 2013 129,033 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 121,316 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 115,326 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 107,565 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 107,556 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 99,877 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 99,877 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 90,901 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 77,206 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 63,365 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 ORW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ORW, 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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What year was DG03 ORW registered?

DG03 ORW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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