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DY03 USC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

218,398 mi
Last recorded218,398 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 USC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 218,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear nearside & offside crossmember corroded

Rear nearside inner wing corroded

Rear nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 218,397 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear nearside & offside crossmember corroded

Rear nearside inner wing corroded

Rear nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 214,700 miles

Body damage to all nearside panel & impact damage to outer sill

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated-but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front wipers worn on mountings to arms

Centre & rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded away-no leaks

Corrosion to metal brake pipe across rear axle

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2018 214,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by front leaf spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body damage to all nearside panel & impact damage to outer sill

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated-but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front wipers worn on mountings to arms

Centre & rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded away-no leaks

Corrosion to metal brake pipe across rear axle

Front brake pads getting low especially offside

Nearside Front inner sill area corroded but outside of seatbelt/seat anchorage point

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by front leaf spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 210,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside chassis

Fail 6 Apr 2017 210,111 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside chassis

Pass 15 Apr 2016 206,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside body panel dented/ damaged

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 202,038 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 202,038 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 198,552 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

coolant level low

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 198,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

coolant level low

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 193,806 miles

auxillary noise

centre exhaust silencers corroded

damage to n/s of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limits

oil leak

play in both rear halfshaft bearings

rear bumper damaged

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 9 Apr 2013 193,806 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

auxillary noise

centre exhaust silencers corroded

damage to n/s of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limits

oil leak

play in both rear halfshaft bearings

rear bumper damaged

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 190,443 miles

alot of damage to n/s body very near to being excess

slight jagged edge to o/s rear bumper cap

Fail 10 Apr 2012 190,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

alot of damage to n/s body very near to being excess

n/s of front bumper slightly insecure

slight jagged edge to o/s rear bumper cap

Pass 1 Apr 2011 186,626 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 186,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 176,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 155,250 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 154,970 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2008 102,505 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 66,105 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 66,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 49,707 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 USC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USC, 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 USC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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