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DY03 VYE

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

206,442 mi
Last recorded206,442 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VYE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 206,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 205,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 203,680 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 200,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 193,846 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 186,836 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 165,657 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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 165,657 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 149,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 137,926 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 108,753 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 86,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wing damaged

offside mirror outer casing broken

Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,754 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 VYE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

DY03 VYE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is DY03 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 VYE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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