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A9 XCW

2003 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,069 mi
Last recorded92,069 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 XCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 92,069 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Outer Sill Deformed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Some Surface Rust Under Vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 86,427 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 86,397 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,734 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 82,689 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 82,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perished and cracking

Offside Front Outer tyre wall perished and cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,501 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 79,478 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,309 miles

Front brake discs slightly rusty and pitted

O/s/r chassis inner wheel arch area slight corroded

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 78,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs slightly rusty and pitted

O/s/r chassis inner wheel arch area slight corroded

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brakes slight binding

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,967 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge's and perrishing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,912 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,908 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 72,908 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Emmissions at 2.96 some remiedial work is required soon

Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,926 miles

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)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,555 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,346 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,140 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,310 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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A9 XCW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A9 XCW, 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 A9 XCW registered?

A9 XCW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is A9 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 XCW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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