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DN03 CUV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

193,766 mi
Last recorded193,766 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 CUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2018 193,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 193,265 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 190,169 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 189,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front inner sill corroded by step

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear wheel arches corroded

both side inner sills corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 166,205 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 166,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 144,695 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 134,605 miles

all repairs heavily undersealed

chassis corroded

chips to windscreen

front wipers slightly smearing

holed corrosion to offside inner sill outside of prescribed area

inner sills corroded

nearside front door shut corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch to floor pan lip corroded (close to excessive)

offside rear outer sill corroded

rearmost inner sills behind bumper corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 134,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

chassis corroded

chips to windscreen

front wipers slightly smearing

holed corrosion to offside inner sill outside of prescribed area

inner sills corroded

nearside front door shut corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch to floor pan lip corroded (close to excessive)

offside rear outer sill corroded

rearmost inner sills behind bumper corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 132,475 miles

N/S/R outer sill corroded

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 132,475 miles

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

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

N/S/R outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 115,225 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 97,817 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 85,802 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 72,027 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 72,027 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 60,860 miles

o/s mirror cracked

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 CUV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CUV, 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 CUV registered?

DN03 CUV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is DN03 CUV safe to buy?

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