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DN03 JXX

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,805 mi
Last recorded153,805 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 JXX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 153,805 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 150,728 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 150,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 148,749 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 148,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 147,992 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 139,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 133,923 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 133,923 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 129,718 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 129,718 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 124,426 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 118,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,459 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 102,568 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 94,816 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,517 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,151 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,027 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,310 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,171 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,473 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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DN03 JXX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red 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 DN03 JXX, 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

How do I check the history of DN03 JXX?

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What year was DN03 JXX registered?

DN03 JXX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is DN03 JXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 JXX 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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