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DV03 HSY

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,624 mi
Last recorded109,624 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 HSY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 109,624 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

side markers not working

Fail 23 Oct 2015 109,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

side markers not working

Pass 28 Oct 2014

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 64,788 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,274 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 15 Oct 2011 30,217 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 15,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,608 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 133,135 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 116,225 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 116,225 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 81,304 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 81,304 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 HSY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DV03 HSY, 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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DV03 HSY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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