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DN03 CTK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

260,445 mi
Last recorded260,445 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 CTK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 260,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inn places front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 260,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inn places front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 257,812 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 257,812 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 241,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 230,124 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 212,821 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 198,031 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

little hand brake reserve travel

Fail 15 May 2018 198,007 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 193,568 miles

All brake pipes greased.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake performance requirements only just met

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 190,448 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 11 Dec 2015 187,276 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 180,303 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion forming on vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 180,303 miles

corrosion forming on vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 169,622 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 169,622 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 165,606 miles

rear most wishbone bushes cracked but servicable

Pass 15 May 2012 157,378 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 151,176 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 140,613 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 130,938 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 116,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 88,596 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 88,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 75,854 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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DN03 CTK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN03 CTK, 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 DN03 CTK registered?

DN03 CTK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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