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DG03 OTB

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,038 mi
Last recorded88,038 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 OTB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,038 miles

advise brake check pedal long travel

brake pipes undersealed

inner and outer sills weld repairs

oil leak

rear chassis weld repairs

rear cross member weld repairs

rear wheel arch tubs to floor areas corroded advise welding required

Fail 9 Aug 2019 88,038 miles

advise brake check pedal long travel

brake pipes undersealed

inner and outer sills weld repairs

oil leak

rear chassis weld repairs

rear cross member weld repairs

rear wheel arch tubs to floor areas corroded advise welding required

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,054 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 95,451 miles

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,452 miles

No printout produced due to low emmissions.

Some surface cuts in tread of nearside front tyre.

Surface cut in sidewall of offside front tyre.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 84,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

No printout produced due to low emmissions.

Some corrosion to offside front inner sill panel.

Some surface cuts in tread of nearside front tyre.

Surface cut in sidewall of offside front tyre.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 76,900 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,900 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,283 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 68,283 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,603 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,087 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s rear outer sill

Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,497 miles

bonnet lock intermitant opening

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,402 miles

both mirrors damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,484 miles

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

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

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

drivers door mirror has slight damage

Fail 2 Apr 2008 33,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers door mirror has slight damage

Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,511 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 20,985 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 OTB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 OTB registered?

DG03 OTB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is DG03 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 OTB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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