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DU03 FZS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

162,972 mi
Last recorded162,972 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 FZS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 162,972 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 162,876 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All welding marked by yellow chalk

Pass 17 Oct 2015 154,854 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 154,854 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 152,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 151,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 140,884 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 137,468 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 137,468 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 134,861 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 125,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 125,711 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 116,130 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 116,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 105,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 93,743 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 93,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 80,092 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 80,085 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 61,495 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 FZS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZS, 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 FZS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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