MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
various corrosion but not within prescribed area
various signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis by shocker (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member area (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
various corrosion but not within prescribed area
various signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis front of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside 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)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside 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)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
general under vehicle corrosion
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
general under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear half shaft end float
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes above fuel tank
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FRONT BRAKE PAD LINING SEEMS LOW. †BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT FREE PLAY. †ENGINE SERVICE/WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. †OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.
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DS03 SVZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 SVZ, 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 SVZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2003.
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