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DE03 XDF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,182 mi
Last recorded145,182 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2015 145,182 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6 (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Note, this vehicle is extensively corroded and in the testers opinion should not be driven on the highway (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 135,722 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 135,687 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 126,421 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 126,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

bad engine oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 119,501 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 119,501 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 107,210 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 98,619 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 88,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 78,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 60,722 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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DE03 XDF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

DE03 XDF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is DE03 XDF safe to buy?

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