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CA03 DXU

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

89,334 mi
Last recorded89,334 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 DXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2020 89,334 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified EGR blanked (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Inner and Outer sill (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch + Air box mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Inner and Outer sill (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis + Rear leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis + Rear leaf spring mount + Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Middle exhaust box deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,573 miles

General corrosion to vehicle.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 84,572 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to vehicle.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer sidewall.

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,513 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 16 Aug 2018 78,513 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre getting low on 3mm

Offside Inner sill corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 72,601 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearmost mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front fog light insecure

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

Offside Front tyre getting low on 3mm

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,005 miles

Corrosion taken place offside inner sill but not within any prescribed area

Engine oil level low

Nearside back door lower catch not latching but door secure

Nearside front fog light loose but secure

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,806 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 62,781 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,611 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops becoming worn and insecure.

Engine sump corroding and slightly damp.

Nearside front fog light insecure.

Offside rear tyre becoming perished and near legal limit.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 57,457 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded and has very slight leak of engine oil

nearside front fog lamp unit loose

nearside rear and offside rear bump stops corroded and loose

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,597 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,243 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,768 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,434 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,167 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 25,167 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 19,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,064 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 11,528 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 11,528 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Fail 26 May 2006 11,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 24 May 2006 11,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 DXU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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