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DV03 UOF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,026 mi
Last recorded157,026 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 UOF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 157,026 miles

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

Nearside SILL REPAIRED BUT HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Offside SILL REPAIRED BUT HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 May 2023 146,066 miles

vehicle is under-sealed

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 4 Apr 2022 144,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner wheel arch covered in underseal

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not structural

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 144,672 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due too excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced view through bonnet area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

vehicle underbody/suspension components corroding

Pass 21 May 2019 125,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 121,478 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

sump corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 121,472 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device missing bolt missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing bolt missing (6.6.3a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

sump corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 120,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear axle has slight end-float

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

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

Offside Rear axle has slight end-float

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 117,134 miles

Cab heavily repaired and rusty

Rear brake fluctuation

chassis members rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2016 117,134 miles

Cab heavily repaired and rusty

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

Rear brake fluctuation

chassis members rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2015 115,187 miles

all under body very rusty shailing

Fail 16 Apr 2015 115,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

all under body very rusty shailing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 113,173 miles

exhaust gas leak on EGR pipe not exhaust repair asap

leak on cluth slave cylinder

n/s sill damaged

o/s door step corroded out of prescribed area

o/s head lamp has water beam ok

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 1 Apr 2014 113,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust gas leak on EGR pipe not exhaust repair asap

leak on cluth slave cylinder

n/s sill damaged

o/s door step corroded out of prescribed area

o/s head lamp has water beam ok

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 106,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 106,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,532 miles

rear footbrake / parking brake peformance on limits

Fail 16 Apr 2012 99,531 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

rear footbrake / parking brake peformance on limits

Pass 14 Apr 2011 92,755 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 92,750 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,848 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 86,842 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 58,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2007 40,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 40,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,828 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 UOF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 UOF, 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 UOF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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