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DN03 OHC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,595 mi
Last recorded196,595 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 196,595 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 180,106 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 163,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 163,839 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 148,107 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 138,551 miles

Advise,centre exhaust deteriating.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 138,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise,centre exhaust deteriating.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 124,484 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 123,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 109,416 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 95,657 miles

chips in screen

engine oil leaks

slight splits front lower arm bushes

Fail 16 Oct 2009 95,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chips in screen

engine oil leaks

o/s/r tyre 2mm

slight splits front lower arm bushes

wiper blade split at ends

Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,097 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 82,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 71,091 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,286 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 59,286 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,241 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 59,240 miles

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

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 OHC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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