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DS03 HZK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

258,647 mi
Last recorded258,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 258,647 miles

Aux drive belt in very poor condition cracks and flat spots

engine tie rod mount rubber bushes baddly worn

n/s rear chassis rail has surface corrosion

n/s sill has surface corrosion

o/s/ sill corrosion out side prescribe area

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 258,555 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Aux drive belt in very poor condition cracks and flat spots

engine tie rod mount rubber bushes baddly worn

n/s rear chassis rail has surface corrosion

n/s sill has surface corrosion

o/s/ sill corrosion out side prescribe area

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 217,196 miles

exhaust outter layer corroded

horn emitting weak sound

n/s/f seat belt slightly damaged and fraying

o/s/f mirror lens crack vision ok

o/s/f track rod end gaitor split

pedal rubbers corner worn though

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 196,023 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 148,287 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 84,847 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,046 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 80,046 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres inner edge worn high and low

Pass 4 May 2007 76,312 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 76,312 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 59,619 miles

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

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 HZK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HZK, 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 HZK registered?

DS03 HZK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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