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DY03 WFK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

289,888 mi
Last recorded289,888 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 289,888 miles

General under body/chassis corrosion

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 289,888 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

General under body/chassis corrosion

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 289,782 miles

water leak (water pump)

All four wheel arches showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak

corrosion to n/s/f step

Pass 29 Feb 2016 270,589 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front wiper blade poor

Offside Front wiper blade poor

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 270,484 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front wiper blade poor

Offside Front wiper blade poor

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 252,111 miles

Oil leak

Service brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 17 Feb 2015 251,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside inner + outer sills excessive corrosion.

Offside inner sill excessive corrosion

Oil leak

Service brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 229,667 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

some corrosion to offside sill in a non prescribed area

Fail 19 Feb 2014 229,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

some corrosion to offside sill in a non prescribed area

Pass 14 Dec 2012 201,827 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 201,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 175,206 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 145,925 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 145,925 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 117,649 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)

front wipers poor

Fail 8 Aug 2009 117,649 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front off side pads wearing thin

front wipers poor

Pass 24 Jun 2008 91,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 71,076 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,185 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 52,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

three punctures in o/s/r tyre.

bumper insecure

non obligatory mirror damaged

side wall of n/s/f tyre badly scuffed.

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 WFK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFK, 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 WFK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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