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DK03 SXW

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,652 mi
Last recorded60,652 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 SXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 60,652 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 60,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component insecure Water tank (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 59,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 58,039 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

tow-bar corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2023 58,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

tow-bar corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 54,871 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 54,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,372 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,226 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 47,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,971 miles

Offside Front inner wing holed/corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,258 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,483 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 40,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,178 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,651 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,692 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 10,374 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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DK03 SXW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK03 SXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK03 SXW registered?

DK03 SXW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is DK03 SXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 SXW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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