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DN03 HJZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,996 mi
Last recorded195,996 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 195,996 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes light corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 184,023 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 183,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to metal brake pipes

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 176,185 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 176,054 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 165,857 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 165,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 153,605 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW...WATER BOTTLE EMPTY...OIL LEAK ENGINE/GEARBOX...CORROSION/WEAR FRONT DISCS...CORROSION EXHAUST...CORROSION UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE...BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING...BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Fail 10 Jul 2012 153,599 miles

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

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

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

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

BRAKE FLUID LOW...WATER BOTTLE EMPTY...OIL LEAK ENGINE/GEARBOX...CORROSION/WEAR FRONT DISCS...CORROSION EXHAUST...CORROSION UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE...BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING...BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 11 Jul 2011 138,278 miles

Oil leak

altinator belt starting to fray

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

offside drive shaft bearing noisey

slight play in rack

Fail 8 Jul 2011 138,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

altinator belt starting to fray

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

offside drive shaft bearing noisey

slight play in rack

Pass 7 Jul 2010 122,030 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 122,027 miles

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nails in n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2009 105,616 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 89,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 75,560 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 61,141 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on inside edge

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 HJZ 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 HJZ, 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 HJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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