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DG03 OTU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,418 mi
Last recorded110,418 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 110,418 miles

brake load valve lever tight on pivot pins- advise lube

centre exhaust silencer box - outer skin corroded and split

clutch pedal rubber missing

heavy surface corrosion on all rear chassis sections

hole and corrosion at rear chassis crossmember - centre section

n/s front tyre approaching legal limit on tread

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

small split in brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion on all outer wheel arches

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible pipes)

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes (mid sections)

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s sill sections

surface corrosion on o/s rear axle brake pipe

tape repair to n/s door mirror trim backing panel

Fail 10 Feb 2016 110,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember - outer section near rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember - outer section near rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake load valve lever tight on pivot pins- advise lube

centre exhaust silencer box - outer skin corroded and split

clutch pedal rubber missing

heavy surface corrosion on all rear chassis sections

hole and corrosion at rear chassis crossmember - centre section

n/s front tyre approaching legal limit on tread

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

small split in brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion on all outer wheel arches

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible pipes)

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes (mid sections)

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s sill sections

surface corrosion on o/s rear axle brake pipe

tape repair to n/s door mirror trim backing panel

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,316 miles

SLIGHT - damage to n/s/f wheel rim

clutch pedal rubber missing

heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n /s chassis sections and o/s and n/s chassis outriggers

hole and corrosion in rear chassis crossmember - centre section

n/s/f tyre ON legal limit on tread

outer skins on both centre exhaust silencer boxes split and corroded

slight damage to - n/s/f bumper and n/s door mirror surround

split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 2 Jan 2014 88,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to o/s and n/s front wheel rims

slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing - advise check regularly for further wear

splits in brake and clutch pedal rubbers

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe (into flexible pipe)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,191 miles

slight damage to o/s and n/s front wheel rims

slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing - advise check regularly for further wear

splits in brake and clutch pedal rubbers

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe (into flexible pipe)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 87,023 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

holes and corrosion in rear chassis crossmember - centre section

screen washer bottle leaking

slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing - advise check regularly for further wear

splits in brake and clutch pedal rubbers

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe into front flexible pipe

Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2012 75,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

nearside mirror casing damaged

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear cross panel corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 64,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs worn

front wipers slightly worn

nearside wing mirror damaged

rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 53,928 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 45,175 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,175 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,107 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,510 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006
Fail 2 Mar 2006 26,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OTU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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