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DY03 VYX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,567 mi
Last recorded78,567 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 78,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,535 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 72,535 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting welding patches inner and outer cill 7 patches in total as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering arm deformed both front steering arms (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bot rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,695 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,120 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,130 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,215 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,465 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 51,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,656 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 44,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight score mark on zone b of windscreen

very slight end float on nearside and offside rear axle drive shaft / hub

Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,033 miles

slight score mark on zone b of windscreen

very slight end float on nearside and offside rear axle drive shaft / hub

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,496 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside mirror cracked but not affecting drivers rear view

Fail 22 Jul 2010 39,495 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside mirror cracked but not affecting drivers rear view

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 24,185 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,308 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,434 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,721 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 VYX 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 81%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

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

Is DY03 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 VYX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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