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DV03 YCG

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,536 mi
Last recorded164,536 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YCG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 164,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake load valve (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear spring hangers (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear spring hangars (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

oil leak

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 19 Jun 2015 158,352 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 158,275 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 152,033 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 152,033 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 138,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 111,952 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 104,639 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 98,051 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 92,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 79,316 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 61,289 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 YCG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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