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DA03 VXM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

253,921 mi
Last recorded253,921 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VXM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 253,921 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 238,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 216,705 miles

some parts of vehicle corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2015 216,503 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

o/s/r wheel bearing not checked (brake stuck on)

some parts of vehicle corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2014 197,546 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 196,968 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 183,676 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 179,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 171,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 150,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 148,833 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 119,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 71,236 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 45,758 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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DA03 VXM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA03 VXM, 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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DA03 VXM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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