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DV03 URA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,072 mi
Last recorded107,072 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 107,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Unable to gain access to rear to test rear seatbelts

Pass 28 Jun 2019 100,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 100,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 89,970 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damage (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 89,970 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damage (0.1 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,313 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,520 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 URA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 URA, 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 URA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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