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DY03 KZL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,425 mi
Last recorded136,425 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 136,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

hard corrosion n/s and o/s rear chassis and under step areas n/s and o/s

rear tyres perished and slight misshape

welding repair o/s under wing and o/s/r under sill

Pass 21 Mar 2018 131,129 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 119,162 miles

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

various corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2017 119,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

various corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Aug 2015 113,981 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,448 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 86,165 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

rear no. plate fading

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,165 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear no. plate fading

Pass 10 Sep 2011 60,213 miles

front discs and pads worn

nsr tyre in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,419 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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DY03 KZL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY03 KZL, 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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DY03 KZL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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