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DK03 KPY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,981 mi
Last recorded85,981 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 KPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 85,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,068 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface .

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened ALL OVER VAN UNDER IS RUSTY KEEP EYE ON IT

corrosion under the car

ront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY

Fail 15 Nov 2022 82,068 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface .

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened ALL OVER VAN UNDER IS RUSTY KEEP EYE ON IT

corrosion under the car

ront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY

Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,147 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened ALL OVER VAN UNDER IS RUSTY KEEP EYE ON IT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 79,147 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected BOTH (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened ALL OVER VAN UNDER IS RUSTY KEEP EYE ON IT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,686 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 76,640 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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DK03 KPY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DK03 KPY, 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 DK03 KPY registered?

DK03 KPY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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