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DS03 HZG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,575 mi
Last recorded132,575 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 HZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 132,575 miles

both rear bump stops are broken

drivers door mirror cover is damaged

rear silencer is heavily corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 132,575 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops are broken

drivers door mirror cover is damaged

rear silencer is heavily corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 108,267 miles

front number plate will need attention

front offside wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,007 miles

both door mirrors will need attention

front number plate will need attention

handbrake lever may need attention

rear nearside outer bodysill may have an inappropriate repair

Pass 26 Jul 2010 100,279 miles

front number plate will soon need attention

nearside door mirror is damaged

nearside inner sill is corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2010 100,279 miles

nearside door mirror is damaged

nearside inner sill is corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate will soon need attention

Pass 27 Jul 2009 95,234 miles

front nearside tyre is worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 89,669 miles

both front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,258 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 80,137 miles

front tyres approx 3mm

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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DS03 HZG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DS03 HZG, 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 DS03 HZG registered?

DS03 HZG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is DS03 HZG safe to buy?

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