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DU03 FZJ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,432 mi
Last recorded140,432 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 FZJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 140,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 133,259 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 120,962 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 109,517 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 109,437 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,246 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 79,876 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,914 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,133 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,752 miles

brake pipes to front and lav corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2008 62,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

bind at front disc's

brake pipes to front and lav corroding

nearside front side marker inoperative nearside rear side marker broken

pads and disc's wearing

pedal rubbers wearing

rear body marker inoperative

Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,869 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,978 miles

both offside rear tyres 2mm

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall (spare been fitted)

nearside rear inner tyre 3mm

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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DU03 FZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU03 FZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU03 FZJ registered?

DU03 FZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DU03 FZJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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