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DK03 LYP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,456 mi
Last recorded37,456 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 37,456 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both by direction indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 37,395 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 37,380 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear shockabsorber slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 37,380 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear shockabsorber slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 37,047 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 36,086 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 36,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 34,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 34,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 32,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 32,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 30,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,826 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 19,399 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 16,659 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 11,604 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 10,307 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 9,703 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 9,523 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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DK03 LYP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DK03 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

DK03 LYP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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