MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,334 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
General corrosion to vehicle.
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.
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
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
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 ()
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)
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)
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.
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
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)
n/s mirror cracked
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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)
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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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