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DV03 HTK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

109,868 mi
Last recorded109,868 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 HTK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 109,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 109,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axel (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 105,917 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2025 105,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 100,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FR+RR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 100,599 miles

Front Fuel tank insecure strap snapped. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FR+RR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 95,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FR+RR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FR+RR. (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2023 94,999 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated arch. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated footwell. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength length. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated arch. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FR+RR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FR+RR. (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 89,791 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 85,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre stepped.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 81,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2020 81,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 78,623 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 75,293 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2018 75,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 70,647 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 70,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 65,407 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 65,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 59,422 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 51,958 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,638 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,997 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 26,332 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,377 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 20,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,050 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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DV03 HTK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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