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DN03 YRA

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,651 mi
Last recorded62,651 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 62,651 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (9.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 58,155 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,987 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,098 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,562 miles

Both rear bump stops corroded-recommend replacement.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,151 miles

Emergency exit sign deteriorated but still legible (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 42,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,780 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,723 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,621 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 27,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,181 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,772 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 23,772 miles

Horn device not of a constant note (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,645 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,050 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 8,955 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 YRA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

DN03 YRA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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