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DS03 SYA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,483 mi
Last recorded168,483 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 SYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 168,483 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Multiple Sites (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Minor water leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 168,483 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Multiple Sites (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Minor water leak

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 154,956 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 146,455 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 136,206 miles

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

slight oil leak

vehicle has slight corrosion outer sills

Pass 29 Jan 2016 123,781 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 112,440 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 97,448 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,228 miles

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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,100 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 89,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,261 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,339 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 66,907 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,382 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,505 miles

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

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

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 SYA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

DS03 SYA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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