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FD03 DWN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

239,116 mi
Last recorded239,116 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 239,116 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CORROSION AROUND CAB NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY OFF/SIDE END OF RACK

Pass 13 Oct 2020 229,782 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CORROSION AROUND CAB NT PRESCRIBED AREAS

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHSSIS MEMBERAS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TIPPER BODY IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Oct 2019 212,547 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CORROSION AROUND CAB BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TIPPER BODY IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 Oct 2018 191,224 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 191,224 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 181,914 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 181,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 170,318 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 170,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 157,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear handbrake cables have been rubbing on rear wheels

some body to chassis bolts missing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 142,726 miles

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

Slight roughness offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2013 128,465 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 116,356 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 102,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 102,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 94,133 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 93,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre slightly worn

slight play in both rear 'D' bushes

snearside park brake slightly low and slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2009 80,468 miles

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

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BINDING

Pass 28 May 2008 67,413 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 54,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 42,596 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 DWN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FD03 DWN, 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 DWN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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