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DV03 XTB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,838 mi
Last recorded193,838 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XTB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 193,838 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2020 188,600 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear tyres are worn on edges

some corrosion to both sill areas

Pass 21 Mar 2019 181,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 163,888 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Oct 2017 163,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 155,222 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 145,221 miles

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

n/s front brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Oct 2015 145,197 miles

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

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

n/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Oct 2014 136,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 123,419 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 123,334 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 113,690 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 113,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 108,212 miles

ADVISE, ALTERNATOR BELT FRAYING AT EDGE.

ADVISE, both front wheel bearings becoming noisey.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 102,397 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,345 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general underside corrosion starting

n/s/rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Aug 2008 93,795 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 91,966 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 91,966 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 76,932 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,463 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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DV03 XTB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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