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DC03 EXE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

221,280 mi
Last recorded221,280 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 EXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2023 221,280 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 211,833 miles

corrosion appearing to underside

reverse lights not working

service light on

Fail 15 Sep 2021 211,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 203,890 miles

No reversing lights

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil below minimum level

Fail 18 Sep 2020 203,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 193,288 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 193,284 miles

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) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 185,174 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 183,507 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 183,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 181,373 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn

exhaust centre box deteriorated

light underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2015 181,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 178,078 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

general corrosion

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 177,964 miles

front tyres worn low

powersteering fluid fluid level low

powersteering rack damp with oil

Fail 6 Sep 2012 177,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 167,029 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 166,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 157,907 miles

Oil leak from rear main oil seal.

Steering rack damp.

Wipers smearing.

Fail 12 May 2010 157,907 miles

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.

Pass 14 May 2009 146,905 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 128,095 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 128,092 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 100,647 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 78,283 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

spare tyre flat

stone chip windscreen just in swept area

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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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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