MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
front brake pipes slightly corroded/greased
front tyres worn close to the limit
oil leak
rear inner sills corroded
handbrake lever has little reserve travel
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
offside front inner wing corroding
oil leak
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
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
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
engine has been power washed
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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