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DF03 XJE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,782 mi
Last recorded172,782 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 XJE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 172,782 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 172,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 162,060 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 162,060 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 145,827 miles

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

brake pedal pad slightly worn

Fail 8 Feb 2011 145,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal pad slightly worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 136,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight binding on offside rear brake.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 119,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 119,569 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 107,260 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 107,257 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 107,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 88,389 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 88,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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DF03 XJE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF03 XJE, 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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DF03 XJE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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