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DE03 XDL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

234,127 mi
Last recorded234,127 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 234,127 miles

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))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 234,126 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 233,711 miles

under body rust

Pass 2 Aug 2022 232,618 miles

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))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 230,058 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 220,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 228,026 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 226,821 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 212,898 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 212,898 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 205,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 187,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 170,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 168,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 156,378 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 145,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 138,587 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 138,549 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 121,931 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 95,871 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2006 71,175 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 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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