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DY03 VWK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,591 mi
Last recorded96,591 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2019 96,591 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low.

Chassis slightly corroded.

Front Brake hose slightly chafed o/s & n/s. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front o/s & n/s wheel bearing blots appear to be too short.

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded/holed near seatbelt mount prescribed area.

Nearside Inner sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear Inner Panel corroded/holed near suspension prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Wheel arch to floor corroded/holed.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

Offside Rear Inner Panel corroded/holed near suspension prescribed area.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount, chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch to floor corroded/holed.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,652 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,806 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 90,752 miles

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,773 miles

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

front brake discs are lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,207 miles

front brake discs are lipped

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2016 80,205 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake discs are lipped

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 73,350 miles

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

cracking on nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2015 73,350 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,287 miles

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

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

cuts on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,887 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both front inner and outer edges

cracking on both front tyre's tread

Fail 23 Mar 2012 55,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on both front inner and outer edges

cracking on both front tyre's tread

Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,489 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 50,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,347 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 43,070 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,317 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 28,331 miles

vicus fan bearing worn to excess

Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,617 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 23,617 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,745 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 VWK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VWK, 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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What year was DY03 VWK registered?

DY03 VWK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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