MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advancing underbody corrosion
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all central pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Both front inner arches and chassis legs covered in underseal
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Outline marker lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advancing underbody corrosion
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all central pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Both front inner arches and chassis legs covered in underseal
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))
under body rust
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour both - (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner puncture
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers starting to smear
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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DE03 XDL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 XDL, 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 XDL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2003.
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