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DV03 YAW

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

185,987 mi
Last recorded185,987 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 185,987 miles

all under body undersealed

Pass 19 Dec 2015 182,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 171,610 miles

n/s sill area excessively damaged

n/s wing mirror casing damaged

ALL welding repair work coated with seam sealer/underbody seal

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

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

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

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged/deteriorated

n/s and o/s chassis rail areas corroded front to rear

n/s and o/s outer cv boots secured with cable ties

n/s/f upper/inner wheel arch area excessively corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2014 171,603 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged/deteriorated

n/s and o/s chassis rail areas corroded front to rear

n/s sill area excessively damaged

n/s wing mirror casing damaged

n/s/f upper/inner wheel arch area excessively corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2013 144,043 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Front anti roll bar D bushes worn

N/S/R lamp broken but not showing white light to the rear of the vehicle

Fail 20 Dec 2013 144,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Front anti roll bar D bushes worn

N/S/R lamp broken but not showing white light to the rear of the vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2012 122,035 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre section of exhaust corroded/peeling

chassis rails corroded front to rear / nearside to offside

front registration plate damaged/deteriated

n/s and o/s sill areas damaged

n/s outer sill area holded/corroded but not within 30cm of suspension,brakes and seat belts

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arch areas corroded

n/s/r inner sill area holded/corroded but not within 30cm of suspension, brakes or seat belts

o/s outer sill area holded/corroded but not within 30cm of suspension,brakes and seat belts

o/s/f inner sill area holded/corroded but not within 30cm of suspension, brakes or seat belts

Fail 13 Nov 2012 122,033 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre section of exhaust corroded/peeling

chassis rails corroded front to rear / nearside to offside

front registration plate damaged/deteriated

n/s and o/s sill areas damaged

n/s outer sill area holded/corroded but not within 30cm of suspension,brakes and seat belts

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arch areas corroded

n/s/r inner sill area holded/corroded but not within 30cm of suspension, brakes or seat belts

o/s outer sill area holded/corroded but not within 30cm of suspension,brakes and seat belts

o/s/f inner sill area holded/corroded but not within 30cm of suspension, brakes or seat belts

Pass 16 Nov 2011 106,009 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage to nearside and offside front sills

Fail 16 Nov 2011 106,009 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage to nearside and offside front sills

Pass 19 Nov 2010 95,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak between engian and gear box and drive shaft area

Fail 19 Nov 2010 95,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak between engian and gear box and drive shaft area

Fail 17 Nov 2009 84,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

crack in front number plate

damage to coolant hose from exp-tank to water pump area

Pass 17 Nov 2009 84,128 miles

Oil leak

crack in front number plate

damage to coolant hose from exp-tank to water pump area

Pass 22 Nov 2008 74,254 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 74,254 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 May 2007 53,226 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 53,226 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,992 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 43,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YAW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YAW, 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 YAW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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