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DV03 UOB

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

366,654 mi
Last recorded366,654 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 UOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 366,654 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 365,038 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 365,026 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 363,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 363,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 357,788 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 357,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 332,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 299,204 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 264,466 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 227,573 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 227,554 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 192,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 154,826 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 154,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 119,269 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 86,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 86,580 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 72,345 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 UOB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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