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DS52 KLX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,198 mi
Last recorded130,198 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 KLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 130,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box at seam (7.1.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly disc warped (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.2b)

battery charging light staying on

panel lights not working

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 4 Nov 2015 130,198 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure 3 seater has a bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working side marker (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure second from rear has a bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure second from rear has a bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box at seam (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable fowling inner tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly disc warped (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear handbrake cable fowling inner edge

battery charging light staying on

panel lights not working

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 106,798 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all nearside side marker lamps not working

all offside side marker lamps not working

nearside rear lens broken on revers lens

Pass 17 Oct 2013
Fail 4 Oct 2013 92,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,012 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,001 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,296 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 83,661 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 83,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 74,067 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 74,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 64,187 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 64,187 miles

Nearside Rear External window insecure and likely to fall out (6.11.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,898 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 57,898 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 46,543 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 46,543 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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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DS52 KLX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DS52 KLX, 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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What year was DS52 KLX registered?

DS52 KLX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is DS52 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 KLX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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