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DV03 HSU

2003 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,867 mi
Last recorded159,867 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 HSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 159,867 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 159,436 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

body damage

brake pedal rubber worn

play in prop slide joint

Pass 30 Apr 2009 131,837 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 131,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

body damage above nearside rear light unit

nearside running light damaged

rear spring shackle bushes worn

Fail 28 Mar 2008 99,598 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,598 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 103,015 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,425 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 77,337 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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DV03 HSU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DV03 HSU, 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 DV03 HSU registered?

DV03 HSU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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