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DS03 DNX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,181 mi
Last recorded131,181 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 DNX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 131,181 miles

Nearside Front step support corroded

vehicle is badly corroded in non specified area

Fail 1 Feb 2023 131,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front step support corroded

vehicle is badly corroded in non specified area

Pass 31 Jan 2022 130,333 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber part worn

Fail 25 Jan 2022 130,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seen from the top.chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber part worn

Pass 10 Feb 2021 128,921 miles

Front windscreen damaged

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer and inner sills corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area and engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Outer wheel arches corroding

handbrake tell tale light not working

Fail 21 Jan 2021 128,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill / chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear lower than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front windscreen damage

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer and inner sills corroded and holed not within prescirbed area

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area and engine mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Outer wheel arches corroding

handbrake tell tale light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2020 128,071 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under brake servo and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 128,501 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front of step in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member and inner sill behind rear arch (3 area of corrision) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under brake servo and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 127,793 miles

Offside lower body panels corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 127,792 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lsv (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside lower body panels corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2018 120,268 miles

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

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

o/s hand brake cable damaged slight brake bind

offside and nearside rear chassis outriggers corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2018 120,268 miles

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

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

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

o/s hand brake cable damaged slight brake bind

offside and nearside rear chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 106,904 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,602 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

chip in screen

nearside outter sill corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,727 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 15 Mar 2013 92,727 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,999 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 87,987 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,326 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,884 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,305 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,062 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,770 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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DS03 DNX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DS03 DNX, 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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DS03 DNX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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