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DV03 XTC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

179,460 mi
Last recorded179,460 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 179,460 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/ and n/s ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 175,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 173,012 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 170,342 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 170,342 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 165,678 miles

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

both front wings and nsr quarter panel corroded

both rear service brakes slight fluct

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

under side of van covered in black paint

wrong tyre size fitted 215.75.16 are the correct size

Fail 1 Nov 2019 165,614 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front wings and nsr quarter panel corroded

both rear service brakes slight fluct

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

under side of van covered in black paint

Pass 17 Nov 2018 161,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills

rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Nov 2017 156,130 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear service brakes slight fluctuasion and a little lazy

under side of van covered in black paint

Pass 18 Nov 2016 152,286 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 148,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 142,653 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 142,653 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 135,669 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 135,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 128,974 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 128,969 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 122,431 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 114,866 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 114,863 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Nov 2009 108,179 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 101,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 95,643 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 95,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 88,785 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 XTC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XTC, 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 XTC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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