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DV03 XXJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,263 mi
Last recorded177,263 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 177,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

vehicle in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2016 172,228 miles

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

body repairs using tape

vehicle muddy underside

Fail 16 Feb 2016 172,228 miles

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

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

body repairs using tape

vehicle muddy underside

Pass 17 Oct 2014 164,958 miles

corrosion to o/s inner sill

Fail 17 Oct 2014 164,958 miles

corrosion to o/s inner sill

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 156,714 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to front

brake pedal anti-slip worn

center exhaust box corroded

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2013 156,714 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to front

brake pedal anti-slip worn

center exhaust box corroded

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2012 147,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 139,797 miles

bottom arm rear bushes splitting on front

windscreen cracking in two places

Fail 6 Nov 2010 121,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 121,316 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 92,319 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,557 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 40,692 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2007 40,692 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,172 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 XXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DV03 XXJ, 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 XXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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