MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired understep (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion appearing to underside
reverse lights not working
service light on
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
No reversing lights
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Service light on
No reversing lights
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil below minimum level
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp will not work when lights are on (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
No reversing lights
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil below minimum level
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission from half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Central Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Offside Rear Half shaft seal leaking
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Offside Rear Half shaft seal leaking
Oil leak
both front tyres worn
exhaust centre box deteriorated
light underbody corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
exhaust centre box deteriorated
light underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system deteriorated
general corrosion
offside front wiper blade deteriorated
front tyres worn low
powersteering fluid fluid level low
powersteering rack damp with oil
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front tyres worn low
powersteering fluid fluid level low
powersteering rack damp with oil
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak from rear main oil seal.
Steering rack damp.
Wipers smearing.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Oil leak from rear main oil seal.
Steering rack damp.
Wipers smearing.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
spare tyre flat
stone chip windscreen just in swept area
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DC03 EXE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 DC03 EXE, 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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DC03 EXE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 August 2003.
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