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DU03 GHJ

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,690 mi
Last recorded185,690 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 GHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 185,690 miles

both inner sills corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2013 174,396 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion along o/s and n/s sills and steps

corrosion becoming established in various areas on chassis

Fail 6 Jun 2013 174,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

corrosion along o/s and n/s sills and steps

corrosion becoming established in various areas on chassis

Pass 12 Jun 2012 163,612 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 163,557 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 152,110 miles

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF VEHICLE BODY-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 152,110 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF VEHICLE BODY-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 146,003 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 140,741 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 129,154 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 98,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,891 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 GHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GHJ, 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 DU03 GHJ registered?

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

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