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FD03 DDK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

96,855 mi
Last recorded96,855 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DDK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 96,855 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,565 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 73,136 miles

Fuel pipe leaking no.1 injector pipe (7.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure bolt loose at steering rack (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure rear bush/subframe bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,641 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 64,641 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 64,641 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 64,641 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 17 May 2010 63,024 miles

o,s wiper 50 % worn

oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 27 Nov 2009 62,023 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o,s wiperblade 50% worn

oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 10 Sep 2009 62,007 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2008 51,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both passenger seatbelts frayed slightly

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,366 miles

both passenger seatbelts frayed slightly

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,983 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 36,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FD03 DDK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 FD03 DDK, 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 FD03 DDK registered?

FD03 DDK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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