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CA03 DXC

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,159 mi
Last recorded151,159 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 DXC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 151,159 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2020 151,159 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 142,767 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 142,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 132,449 miles

Chassis corroded

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 132,446 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Chassis corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 124,183 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underbody corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 124,182 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underbody corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 112,829 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2015 112,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 103,881 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,812 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 94,812 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 84,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 84,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 69,492 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 69,492 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,137 miles

stone chip not in zone 'A'

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,885 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,185 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,228 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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CA03 DXC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 CA03 DXC, 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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CA03 DXC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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