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DS03 SNN

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,942 mi
Last recorded153,942 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 SNN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 153,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 153,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 153,468 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 153,383 miles

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

front tyres sidewalls starting to perrish

Fail 20 Feb 2018 153,372 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres sidewalls starting to perrish

Pass 20 Feb 2017 151,452 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyre sidewalls starting to perrish

Fail 14 Feb 2017 151,447 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyre sidewalls starting to perrish

Pass 2 Nov 2015 150,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 150,456 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 147,997 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 145,622 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 145,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 139,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion sills rear chassis/cross member

Pass 1 Oct 2012 139,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion sills rear chassis/cross member

Pass 27 Jun 2011 128,354 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 128,354 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 110,681 miles

Both mirror covers missing

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2010 110,681 miles

Both mirror covers missing

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2009 92,065 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2009 92,065 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,380 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre has some high spots.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,999 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2006 36,345 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 SNN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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