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DV03 XWR

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,695 mi
Last recorded138,695 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 138,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 138,693 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 343,728 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 343,721 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification various other arches (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both front inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside and offside inner and outer sills and inner front steps (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 325,492 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 310,485 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 310,180 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 291,452 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 274,077 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 253,861 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 233,207 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 212,270 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 197,527 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 179,196 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 164,570 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 164,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 155,835 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 155,835 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 144,618 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 144,608 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009
Fail 28 Jan 2009

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 121,763 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 121,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 105,783 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 93,518 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 XWR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DV03 XWR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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