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DV03 XZY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020
Pass 1 Jun 2019 229,310 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 229,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018

underside corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2018

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 211,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 211,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 201,354 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 189,237 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 178,128 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 163,089 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 3,373 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 129,277 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 129,045 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009

screen marked

speedo not displayed

Pass 29 May 2008 97,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2007

1.front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 May 2006 69,121 miles

Nearside and offside front disc pads low †Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 May 2006 69,121 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 XZY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XZY, 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 XZY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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