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DS03 SWW

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 SWW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and step area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 171,014 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 171,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit early replacement required (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 158,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 149,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2012 140,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 140,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 117,670 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 117,332 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 83,796 miles

Advise rear brake imbalance

Advise wear to front tyre inner edges

Both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Sump slightly pourus

Tow ball not present at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2010 83,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Advise rear brake imbalance

Advise wear to front tyre inner edges

Both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Sump slightly pourus

Tow ball not present at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,869 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,470 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,412 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 7,941 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 SWW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

DS03 SWW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is DS03 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 SWW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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