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2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,107 mi
Last recorded180,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 180,107 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 179,849 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 168,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake pipe greased

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 168,424 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt snapped (recheck suspension) (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake pipe greased

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 167,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 4 Jul 2016 167,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 2 Jul 2015 167,335 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 167,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 161,220 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pipes presented heavily greased

Fail 1 Jul 2014 161,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pipes presented heavily greased

Pass 8 Oct 2013 158,927 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 158,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 155,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 151,725 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 147,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front braking pads wearing close to 1.5mm

Pass 4 Jul 2009 147,345 miles

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

front braking pads wearing close to 1.5mm

Pass 4 Mar 2008 131,776 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 106,825 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 78,795 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 USD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 USD, 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 USD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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