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DY03 VZR

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,986 mi
Last recorded111,986 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,986 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 111,972 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 108,310 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,067 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 105,038 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,456 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 102,454 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 99,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 18 Feb 2010 85,232 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 85,232 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,988 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,196 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 51,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,342 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,954 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 29,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 VZR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

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

Is DY03 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 VZR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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