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DY03 WEV

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

72,444 mi
Last recorded72,444 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,444 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 68,333 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 68,318 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 63,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted , effecting brake performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 63,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted , effecting brake performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 63,215 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,377 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 61,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,709 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 58,709 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger / spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger / spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,427 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 54,427 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven n/s faster than o/s (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,791 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,093 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,551 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 51,551 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres feathered on inner edges

o/s/f tyre split between treads no cords visible

Pass 15 Mar 2014 47,574 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,270 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 38,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front brake pads worn,brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,588 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,591 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,612 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,584 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,893 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,227 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 16,207 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 WEV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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