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FY03 DFN

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,769 mi
Last recorded191,769 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 DFN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 191,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer signs of grease round cv boot

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

n/s/ outter sill corroided.....signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Jul 2015 191,218 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 191,206 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 175,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 175,747 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 170,682 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 158,280 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 158,280 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 145,671 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 135,608 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 116,926 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 94,020 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 DFN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY03 DFN, 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 FY03 DFN registered?

FY03 DFN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is FY03 DFN safe to buy?

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