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DN52 XLA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,139 mi
Last recorded103,139 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 XLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 103,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 99,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 99,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in side and out side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch up in spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in side and out side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill and under steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis tops between body and body heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete chassis heavily covered in wax oil and in many places coprroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all repairs covered in underseal

rear diff noisy

Fail 14 Mar 2020 98,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete chassis heavily covered in wax oil and in many places coprroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear diff noisy

Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,012 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

complete under side heavily waxoiled

Fail 8 Mar 2019 97,980 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear body side hinge insecure

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

complete under side heavily waxoiled

Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,433 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside mirror case as slight damage

Fail 26 Mar 2018 97,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside mirror case as slight damage

Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

tipper body starting to corroded on out riggers and main structure

under vehicle heavily covered in wax oil

Fail 13 Mar 2017 96,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing above wheel (2.4.A.3)

tipper body starting to corroded on out riggers and main structure

under vehicle heavily covered in wax oil

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,864 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to rear of cab (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 95,827 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in several places (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in several places (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to rear of cab (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,868 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 94,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,435 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 93,425 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,088 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 88,998 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,190 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

chassis and floor rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 75,933 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,933 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,136 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 613,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 613,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 60,074 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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DN52 XLA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DN52 XLA, 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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DN52 XLA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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