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FN03 DZT

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

97,264 mi
Last recorded97,264 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 DZT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 97,264 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 97,624 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 96,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor at rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor at rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to underside and components

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old 2006

Nearside rear wheel arch cover held with cable ties

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old 2008

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old 2007

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Stop lights not obviously brighter than side lamps (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear outer and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,267 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit/worn on edge

o/s/r axle metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 96,237 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating front brake fluctuation 35% nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit/worn on edge

o/s/r axle metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2020 96,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front service brake imbalance 34% n/s/f slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear reg lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure nearside passenger seat ( nearside mount areas ( f &r ) corroded (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r inner tyre has steel wires exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear center both metal pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn close to limit -inner 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

egine oil leak

o/s/r axle metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r outer tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,528 miles

centre prop bush worn

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,436 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill/sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill/sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,032 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2018 94,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush /rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

both rear inner tyres flat

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,928 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 88,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,694 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,913 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,756 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,995 miles

Tow Bar Wiring = brake lights and Indicators DO NOT WORK

Fail 11 Apr 2012 49,994 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tow Bar Wiring = brake lights and Indicators DO NOT WORK

Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,372 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,353 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 39,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to n/s & o/s step to pick-up

Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,528 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 33,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,983 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 26,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear light mounting bar distorted

pedal rubbers worn thin but serviceable

Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,100 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 14,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,097 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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FN03 DZT 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 55.2%.

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 FN03 DZT, 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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FN03 DZT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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