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DV03 XSH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XSH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 109,350 miles

Nearside and offside front chassis corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 22 Nov 2018 107,103 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 107,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant level low

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

Offside center inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 22 Nov 2017 105,095 miles

Nearside and offside rear chassis has surface corrosion

Rear exhaust corroded and bracket detached

Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,728 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 99,501 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 96,356 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 96,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,499 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,845 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 82,930 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,187 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front discs slighty corroded

both number plates starting to delaminate

Fail 19 Nov 2009 73,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 73,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 68,644 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,490 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 49,490 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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DV03 XSH 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 78.9%.

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 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 DV03 XSH, 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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DV03 XSH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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