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DY03 LHK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,000 mi
Last recorded133,000 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 LHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 133,000 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch

minor corrosion throughout

Fail 16 Mar 2018 133,000 miles

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

minor corrosion throughout

Pass 24 Feb 2017 125,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

minor corrosion throughout

Pass 8 Mar 2016 120,572 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 120,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 116,387 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 111,305 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 111,304 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,693 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 100,512 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 100,512 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,632 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 75,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,105 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,866 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 50,819 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,248 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,351 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,352 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 LHK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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