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DU03 FZN

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,582 mi
Last recorded127,582 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 FZN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 127,582 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 118,281 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner arch chassis corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

viscous cooling fan broken off may cause overheating

Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,705 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 113,669 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,372 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged light fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 107,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in area of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in area of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing axle bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing axle bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged light fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,884 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 93,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,718 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,854 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 65,853 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,959 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,080 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

wear in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,474 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,580 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 51,578 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,368 miles

advise front tyres worn low

Fail 12 Aug 2008 47,392 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

power steering pipe rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,392 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

power steering pipe rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,190 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,303 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,811 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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DU03 FZN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FZN, 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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DU03 FZN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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