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CA03 NXR

2003 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,769 mi
Last recorded79,769 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 NXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 79,612 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 79,591 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 30 Apr 2021 79,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

accelerator pedal sticking intermittently

Fail 28 Apr 2021 79,505 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

accelerator pedal sticking intermittently

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,370 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 79,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 79,283 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s sill corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 79,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s sill corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2016 79,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 76,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 26 Mar 2013 76,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 66,296 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 57,990 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,990 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,155 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 53,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,795 miles

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

side door handle broken

Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,113 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 NXR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CA03 NXR, 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 NXR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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