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DY03 VZT

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,450 mi
Last recorded119,450 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 119,450 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 114,196 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,144 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 81,715 miles

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

n/s/ centre outer and inner sill has corrosion and holed but not in 30cm ball area

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy and n/s/rear

Fail 25 May 2012 81,316 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/ centre outer and inner sill has corrosion and holed but not in 30cm ball area

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy and n/s/rear

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,224 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 66,213 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,451 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 55,447 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,236 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 VZT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

DY03 VZT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DY03 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 VZT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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