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DN03 YRD

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,015 mi
Last recorded105,015 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 YRD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 105,015 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 104,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 104,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Sill Has Surface Corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Sill Has Surface Corrosion

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 104,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Sill Has Surface Corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Sill Has Surface Corrosion

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 100,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 100,694 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 96,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to inner sill outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner sill outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to inner / outer sill outside prescribed areas

Fail 4 Apr 2023 96,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to inner sill outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner sill outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to inner / outer sill outside prescribed areas

Pass 2 Apr 2022 91,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 91,246 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,404 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,935 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,435 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,244 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 10,315 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 YRD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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