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DY03 VVP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

211,243 mi
Last recorded211,243 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 211,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 211,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 197,781 miles

corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 14 Mar 2019 177,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 149,873 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 139,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper cab marker lamp inop

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper cab marker lamp inop

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear ( wheel guard damaged )

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 139,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush forward (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside upper cab marker lamp inop

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel guard damaged

Offside upper cab marker lamp inop

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 133,065 miles

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

Nearside top cab lamp inop

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside top cab lamp inop

Fail 29 Jan 2016 133,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of step (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside top cab lamp inop

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside top cab lamp inop

Pass 27 Jan 2015 114,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 114,331 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 87,498 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 87,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,742 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 71,742 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,747 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 67,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 59,857 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,984 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 51,984 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 43,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 43,919 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,883 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 27,144 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 17,702 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 VVP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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