MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
alot of damage to n/s body very near to being excess
slight jagged edge to o/s rear bumper cap
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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
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
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)
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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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