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DN03 CTY

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,592 mi
Last recorded120,592 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 CTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 120,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 120,403 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust has part of system deteriorated

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2022 118,215 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust has part of system deteriorated

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 26 Jul 2022 118,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust has part of system deteriorated

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2021 115,097 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust has part of system deteriorated

wheel trim fitted to nearside front, offside front and offside rear wheel

Fail 21 Jul 2021 115,097 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust has part of system deteriorated

wheel trim fitted to nearside front, offside front and offside rear wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2020 111,762 miles

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

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

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2020 111,762 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2019 109,165 miles

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

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

offside backing sill excessively corroded but not adversely affecting the steering or braking of the vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2019 109,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

offside backing sill excessively corroded but not adversely affecting the steering or braking of the vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,927 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust has a rear mounting broken away

offside front backing sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 10 Jul 2018 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust has a rear mounting broken away

offside front backing sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,687 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

wheel trim fitted to nearside front wheel

Fail 14 Jul 2017 102,687 miles

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

wheel trim fitted to nearside front wheel

Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,627 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

wheel trim fitted to nearside front and offside rear wheel

Fail 14 Jul 2016 96,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

wheel trim fitted to nearside front and offside rear wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2015 89,504 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre has splits in outer wall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 16 Jul 2015 89,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre has splits in outer wall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2014 84,715 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK

PROP-SHAFT CENTRE BEARING CARRIER DAMAGED.

SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE PRIOR TO TEST BEING CARRIED OUT.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 84,712 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK

PROP-SHAFT CENTRE BEARING CARRIER DAMAGED.

SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE PRIOR TO TEST BEING CARRIED OUT.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,405 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre has splits in inner wall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 77,723 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 73,841 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,913 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 65,935 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 65,913 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,526 miles

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 24 Jun 2008 61,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 Jun 2007 56,786 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,687 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 49,687 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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 CTY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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