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DS03 SYG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,029 mi
Last recorded61,029 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 61,029 miles

Front Both inner seals corroded but not within 30cm of a mount

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 60,358 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 59,539 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 59,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,550 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 58,549 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 57,106 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 55,997 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 54,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,008 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 54,008 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 53,163 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 52,005 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 52,005 miles

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

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

nsr inner tyre is partial;y low and wall detorated

oosr inner tyre pressure low and side wall detorated

Pass 16 May 2011 51,189 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight detoration to rear inner tyre wall

Fail 16 May 2011 51,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight detoration to rear inner tyre wall

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,379 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 30,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,269 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 SYG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

DS03 SYG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is DS03 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 SYG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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