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DV03 UVY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

273,416 mi
Last recorded273,416 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 273,416 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake and clutch (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sliding door handle innop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm screw in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 273,404 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Towbar component excessively damaged electrical socket (6.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake and clutch (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sliding door handle innop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm screw in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 264,760 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 264,757 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Body sill below side door (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 251,712 miles

Nearside Outer Corrosion on body sill

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 251,706 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Corrosion on body sill

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 238,000 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 224,630 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 210,581 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 199,719 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 186,838 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 170,776 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 155,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 140,482 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 140,482 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 129,489 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 129,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 95,196 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 UVY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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