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DS52 KFZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,673 mi
Last recorded133,673 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 KFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 133,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 120,863 miles

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion underneath vehicle (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner rack has slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2017 120,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 119,180 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 119,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear on axel (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to load valave (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill hole (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 117,788 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 117,788 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BAD EARTH !!!!! (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 116,918 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 116,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 114,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 109,266 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 100,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 79,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2009 79,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,759 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,497 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,609 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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DS52 KFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS52 KFZ, 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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DS52 KFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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