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FD03 DLF

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,300 mi
Last recorded143,300 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 143,300 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 124,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sills n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion settling to under body an chassis

Pass 23 Mar 2020 121,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner foot step corroded but not weak.

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded but not weak.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,999 miles

Offside Front wiper spindle has excess wear

Fail 25 Jan 2018 99,999 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wiper spindle has excess wear

brake fluid level getting close to minimum line.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from after fuel tank to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 99,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from after fuel tank to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Front bumper misplaced

small hole in flooring inside of body.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,116 miles

Both Exhaust Silencers Deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 93,018 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bush on front nearside wishbone deterioration

Fail 7 Oct 2013 93,018 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bush on front nearside wishbone deterioration

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,340 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 89,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,612 miles

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

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

spare and offside rear inner tyres low air pressure

Fail 3 Jun 2011 83,412 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

spare and offside rear inner tyres low air pressure

Pass 25 Jun 2010 179,974 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 179,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 104,707 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 104,558 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 88,682 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 71,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,780 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,780 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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FD03 DLF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FD03 DLF, 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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FD03 DLF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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