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DS03 HZM

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,500 mi
Last recorded117,500 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 HZM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 117,500 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 117,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 113,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres - wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2015 113,800 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres - wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,064 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 103,966 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,418 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 88,403 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 88,403 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2010 81,105 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,497 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2008 58,521 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 58,521 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,616 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,300 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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DS03 HZM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HZM, 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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DS03 HZM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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