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FY03 DDU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

155,607 mi
Last recorded155,607 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 DDU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 155,607 miles

Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside & Offside arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside & Offside sills/steps (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside & Offside front of springs (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside & Offside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under bonnet corroded

Underbody corroded front to rear

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 152,180 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 152,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 143,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 143,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring chassis and outer sill panel (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring chassis and outer sill panel (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 133,964 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 133,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 122,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 109,531 miles

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

o/s under sill

Pass 16 Sep 2011 109,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 109,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 91,051 miles

fan belt perished a cracked

off side front inner brake pad appears low

off side rear shockabsorber slight leak

repaired chip in a zone

Fail 17 Sep 2010 91,051 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fan belt perished a cracked

off side front inner brake pad appears low

off side rear shockabsorber slight leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,562 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint greese cap split

Fail 4 Jun 2009 64,562 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front bottom ball joint greese cap split

Pass 30 May 2008 53,020 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 53,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 45,240 miles

alternator drive belt frayed

Fail 9 May 2007 45,240 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drive belt fraying

Pass 10 May 2006 32,517 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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FY03 DDU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FY03 DDU, 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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FY03 DDU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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