MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight crack in offside drivers mirror
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
slight crack in offside drivers mirror
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
N/S/R sliding door held with rope
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear doors held with rope
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on
osf mirror cracked
osr tyre profile slightly wobbley
slight rear brake imbalance
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS03 SVJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?
DS03 SVJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2003.
Is DS03 SVJ safe to buy?
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