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DY03 VVD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,572 mi
Last recorded124,572 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 124,572 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,795 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 118,795 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed next to tank (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sil (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2017 107,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to front shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to back shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread not deep enough to reach chords

Fail 11 Feb 2016 101,561 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,603 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,119 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s/r bumpstop missing

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Feb 2013 79,115 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s/r bumpstop missing

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Feb 2012 708,925 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 70,851 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,153 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Feb 2011 60,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 39,647 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,674 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,448 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 28,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,847 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 21,835 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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 VVD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White 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 VVD, 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 VVD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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