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DY03 USJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

205,214 mi
Last recorded205,214 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 USJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 205,214 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 201,435 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under offside frontwing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 201,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under offside frontwing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 195,823 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 195,795 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 190,825 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 190,808 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 185,557 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 185,557 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 181,863 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 181,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 168,774 miles

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

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

Offside inner sill /step area showing signs of corrosion. Advise this area is stripped down to allow further investigation

Fail 14 Jun 2012 168,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside inner sill /step area showing signs of corrosion. Advise this area is stripped down to allow further investigation

Pass 15 Jun 2011 156,382 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 156,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 142,451 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 136,303 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2008 136,035 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 121,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 87,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 87,207 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 USJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

DY03 USJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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