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DV03 UVN

2003 Ford Transit

Brown Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

280,796 mi
Last recorded280,796 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 UVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 280,796 miles

Engine oily

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Disc slightly pitted

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush perished

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to inside sidewall ,no chords showing at time of test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber misty with oil

Offside Front Disc slightly pitted

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush perished

Offside Front seatbelt starting to fluff on edges

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

Fail 24 Dec 2015 280,796 miles

Engine oily

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Disc slightly pitted

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

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush perished

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to inside sidewall ,no chords showing at time of test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber misty with oil

Offside Front Disc slightly pitted

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

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush perished

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

Offside Front seatbelt starting to fluff on edges

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 267,551 miles

inner sidewall of offside rear tyre damaged

oil leaks

stone chip in front screen

Fail 3 Oct 2014 267,056 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leaks

stone chip in front screen

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant below minimum level

inner sidewall of offside rear tyre damaged

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2013 243,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

offside rear wheel slight bind

spare wheel missing

Fail 8 Oct 2013 241,730 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

nearside front tyre of different load rating to other tyres

Fail 25 Sep 2013 243,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

nearside front tyre of different load rating to other tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2012 229,242 miles

bad oil leak from engine

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2012 229,190 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

bad oil leak from engine

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2010 218,878 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 212,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side rear hand brake effort slighty low

Pass 19 Jun 2006 200,181 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 UVN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Brown with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UVN, 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 UVN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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