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DS03 SEY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

254,198 mi
Last recorded254,198 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 254,198 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 253,842 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing by strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 241,996 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

cracks in sidewalls of nearside rear and offside rear tyres

rear of van corroded in various places outside perscribed area

Fail 17 Jun 2015 241,551 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

cracks in sidewalls of nearside rear and offside rear tyres

rear of van corroded in various places outside perscribed area

Pass 30 May 2014 223,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to offside step but not in perscribed area

Fail 22 May 2014 223,537 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to offside step but not in perscribed area

Pass 24 May 2013 206,105 miles

nearside front tyre low inner and outer edge

Fail 17 May 2013 206,105 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre low inner and outer edge

Pass 25 May 2012 194,444 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 194,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 181,106 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 181,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust insecure

unable to open o/s/rear side door

Fail 24 Apr 2010 170,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 170,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2009 154,853 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 122,546 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 122,543 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 14 May 2007 93,105 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 92,971 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 61,674 miles

spare tyre defective

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 SEY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SEY, 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 SEY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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