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DE03 XAH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,407 mi
Last recorded218,407 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XAH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 218,407 miles

All seats corroded at base of seats at welds, but is not insecure or considered excessive

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear outer tyre has slight cuts on outer wall but not excessive

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 28 May 2011 218,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All seats corroded at base of seats at welds, but is not insecure or considered excessive

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear outer tyre has slight cuts on outer wall but not excessive

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Jun 2010 190,112 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 165,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 153,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 140,564 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 111,201 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 1,304 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DE03 XAH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE03 XAH, 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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What year was DE03 XAH registered?

DE03 XAH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is DE03 XAH safe to buy?

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