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DHZ 8505

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,245 mi
Last recorded125,245 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 8505
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 125,245 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 125,202 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,461 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 11 Nov 2015 113,454 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 11 Nov 2014 104,557 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 104,557 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,262 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 99,258 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

oil on min

Fail 21 Nov 2012 95,538 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,538 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,649 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,134 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2010 82,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,798 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 71,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,043 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 50,942 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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DHZ 8505 is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DHZ 8505, 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 DHZ 8505 registered?

DHZ 8505 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DHZ 8505 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 8505 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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