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DY03 LJF

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 LJF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 118,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Underside Heavily Undersealed

Fail 6 Sep 2019 118,353 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Underside Heavily Undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2018 117,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 117,555 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Seat belt mount area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill all along (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 113,190 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 113,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 106,966 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advise corrosion to rear floor+sills

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2016 106,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advise corrosion to rear floor+sills

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,190 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,988 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

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

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

Nsf wiper blade splitting/clears screen

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,043 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,847 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,568 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 43,235 miles

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 10 May 2007 30,869 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,306 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 LJF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJF, 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 DY03 LJF registered?

DY03 LJF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is DY03 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 LJF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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