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FV03 DCU

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,852 mi
Last recorded160,852 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 DCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 160,852 miles

General Under-Body Corrosion

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

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

Under-body coated in extensive under-seal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2019 160,852 miles

General Under-Body Corrosion

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

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

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

Under-body coated in extensive under-seal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 158,779 miles

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

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

front lower inner door steps corroded/holed, not within 30cm of any mounting

rear inner wheel arches corroded/holed. non load bearing

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 2 Oct 2018 158,776 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front lower inner door steps corroded/holed, not within 30cm of any mounting

rear inner wheel arches corroded/holed. non load bearing

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 4 Oct 2017 156,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside lower inner door step corroded

oil leak

underbody/ inner arches/ inner sills corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2017 156,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside lower inner door step corroded

oil leak

underbody/ inner arches/ inner sills corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2016 153,741 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

front tyres worn close to the limit

oil leak

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 151,461 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front inner wing corroding

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 151,461 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front inner wing corroding

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 149,654 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 149,654 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)

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 138,271 miles

engine has been power washed

Fail 29 Apr 2013 128,951 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 128,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,667 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 87,275 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 69,370 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,445 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 51,444 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,173 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,695 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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FV03 DCU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FV03 DCU, 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 FV03 DCU registered?

FV03 DCU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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