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DN03 CTU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

138,751 mi
Last recorded138,751 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 138,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front bumper damaged

patch repairs to front wheel arches and front steps both sides firm to finger pressure

Pass 21 Oct 2017 129,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill starting to rest (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 129,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis various areas corroded (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 119,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

exhaust silencers rusty

tipper body and cross-members rusty and holed

Fail 9 Apr 2016 119,013 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

exhaust silencers rusty

tipper body and cross-members rusty and holed

Pass 25 Apr 2015 113,098 miles

3 x nails in n/s/r outer tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust silencer outer skins rusty and holed

tipper body rusty and holed

Fail 14 Apr 2015 112,784 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

3 x nails in n/s/r outer tyre

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust silencer outer skins rusty

tipper body rusty and holed

Fail 19 Apr 2014 105,595 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

tipper body rusty

viscos fan bearings slight play

wiper ends split

Pass 19 Apr 2014 105,595 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

tipper body rusty

viscos fan bearings slight play

wiper ends split

Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,873 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 99,873 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,592 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 91,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,159 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,550 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 71,550 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,901 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 56,901 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 56,898 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all seatbelt webbing has some damage to them but ok for mot critera

Fail 16 Jun 2006 48,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 48,505 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 CTU 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 56.5%.

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 DN03 CTU, 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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DN03 CTU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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