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DN03 HJY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,043 mi
Last recorded169,043 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 169,043 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 151,896 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake cables loose in back plates

slight play in steering rack

steering rack damp with fluid.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 151,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake cables loose in back plates

slight play in steering rack

steering rack damp with fluid.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 133,772 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 133,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 11 Jun 2009 112,766 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner

Fail 10 Jun 2009 112,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner

Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 74,397 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 74,397 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,995 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 HJY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HJY, 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 HJY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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