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DD51 XON

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

230,663 mi
Last recorded230,663 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD51 XON
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 230,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Previous repairs to chassis and other areas

Reverse light inop

Undersealed throughout underneath

Pass 6 Mar 2025 225,431 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple areas heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 225,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

Rear both lamp units cracked but not affecting light output

Various welding repairs to underside and vehicle undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2022 225,426 miles

Brake performance not tested due to split pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear on underside- to compansator valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

Rear both lamp units cracked but not affecting light output

Various welding repairs to underside and vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2020 225,367 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both lamps have cracks

all welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 22 Jul 2020 225,362 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (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 chasis (5.3.6 (a) (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 inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chasis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 May 2020 225,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting and step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower arms rear bushes poor

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 219,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 214,225 miles

Nearside Front D bush perished

Nearside rear lower arm bush perished

Offside Front D bush perished

Offside rear lower arm bush perished

exhaust flexi corroded

oil leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2015 204,171 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 192,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 182,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 175,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 170,781 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 168,493 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 163,447 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 163,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 146,367 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 126,331 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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DD51 XON is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DD51 XON, 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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DD51 XON is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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