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DL03 TOW

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,951 mi
Last recorded152,951 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 TOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 152,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2026 152,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2025 152,185 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 152,137 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 150,307 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 148,134 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 148,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 148,133 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under cab below servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 147,701 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside door step corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Nov 2020 133,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 121,068 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 241,736 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 241,343 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 240,728 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 238,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 237,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 237,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 235,613 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 232,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 232,484 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 215,986 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 215,986 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 187,942 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 161,297 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 161,254 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 109,908 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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DL03 TOW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DL03 TOW, 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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DL03 TOW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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