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DN03 YVE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,057 mi
Last recorded174,057 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 174,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 172,873 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 172,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 169,344 miles

Nearside Inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 155,917 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 141,017 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 140,922 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 127,440 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 122,252 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 122,248 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 113,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,424 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 93,854 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,854 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 82,240 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 72,429 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 62,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,461 miles

n/s/f outer seat belt frayed, n/s wing mirror cracked,

Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,492 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,430 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 YVE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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