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DV03 YDJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,275 mi
Last recorded154,275 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2011 154,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 154,275 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 142,834 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 142,761 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear brake pipes routed close to handbrake cable

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2009 129,321 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 129,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 118,675 miles

1.n/s front windscreen cracked outer swept view 2.play in n/s front steering rack just on limit

Pass 2 Jan 2008 101,957 miles

1.play in n/s front steering rack end

Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,213 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 84,052 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 YDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV03 YDJ registered?

DV03 YDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is DV03 YDJ safe to buy?

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