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DV03 HTP

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

248,132 mi
Last recorded248,132 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 HTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 248,132 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 245,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 243,285 miles

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Pass 12 Feb 2016 239,303 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 236,391 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 228,372 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front mirror damage

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2014 228,372 miles

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

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

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

nearside front mirror damage

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2013 214,048 miles

brake discs worn and corroded

exhaust system corroded

front plate cracked

nearside mirror glass damaged

stone chips in front windscreen

underside of vehicle dirty and corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 201,693 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrrosion forming on undeside/components

mirror damaged

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 7 Feb 2012 201,691 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrrosion forming on undeside/components

mirror damaged

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2011 189,629 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

metal pipes rusting

Fail 24 Jan 2011 189,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 179,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2009 171,358 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 162,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

o\s steering slight play at rack joint

Pass 29 Jan 2008 162,437 miles

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

o\s steering slight play at rack joint

Pass 25 Jan 2007 146,802 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 HTP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HTP, 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 HTP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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