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DE03 XBP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

501,008 mi
Last recorded501,008 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 501,008 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 501,006 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear from rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 481,029 miles

Entrance/exit door damaged but function not impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Nearside and Offside Front Coil spring(s) corroded

Nearside and Offside Front wiper blade(s) streaking

Nearside and Offside Front, Central and Rear Brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Nearside and Offside Front, Central and Rear Inner and Outer lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Approximately every 30cm

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 437,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s centre (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear (2.4.A.3)

centre prop bush has play

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting is corroded

windscreen has a crack outside the swept area

Fail 14 Oct 2015 437,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s centre (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear (2.4.A.3)

centre prop bush has play

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting is corroded

windscreen has a crack outside the swept area

Pass 16 Oct 2014 414,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 371,249 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 371,249 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 310,907 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 310,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 269,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 269,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010
Pass 20 May 2009 169,246 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 154,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 138,743 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 103,519 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 103,519 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 XBP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XBP, 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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DE03 XBP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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