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DG03 ORZ

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,682 mi
Last recorded99,682 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 ORZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 99,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened At Drop Link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear Diff - Casing Also Higly Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis Leg (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Centre Cross Member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Dropside likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Over Fuel Tank (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Dropside likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant Low

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine - Sump Highly Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator Cross Member Holed And Corroded

Tipper Back Highly Corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tipper body is holed and corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 90,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tipper body is holed and corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion Cab is in poor condition (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Chassis in poor condition (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Tipper body in very poor condition (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes have been covered in underseal

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 81,253 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor behind seat (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper step area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor behind drivers seat (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear sill area. (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm. side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

various bits of corrosion and holes in flat bed.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,063 miles

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Fail 8 Jul 2016 73,047 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,178 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,103 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 66,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,538 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 63,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,125 miles

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

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

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

wipers splitting

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,060 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,470 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,967 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 37,965 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,138 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 34,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ORZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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