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DV03 XXM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

361,958 mi
Last recorded361,958 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 361,958 miles

Fuel tank rubbing against gearbox rear upper mount and gearbox sensor

Offside front steel brake pipe corroding

Oil around oil return pipe from turbo

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering fluid on minimum level

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Slight play both front anti roll bar centre bushes

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2012 345,607 miles

Excessive smoke observed from tail pipe, until vehicle up to FULL working temperature, then smoked deemed to be acceptable AT TIME OF TEST

Front brake pads low

Offside front bottom ball joint rubber split, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Dec 2012 345,607 miles

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

Excessive smoke observed from tail pipe, until vehicle up to FULL working temperature, then smoked deemed to be acceptable AT TIME OF TEST

Front brake pads low

Offside front bottom ball joint rubber split, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2012 326,176 miles

tyres perished/cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism slow to return

Fail 13 Sep 2012 326,173 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism slow to return

tyres perished/cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2011 273,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 243,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

oil/fluids leaking from load area contaminating rear axle.suspension and brake components

Fail 21 Sep 2010 243,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

oil/fluids leaking from load area contaminating rear axle.suspension and brake components

Pass 31 Mar 2009 198,431 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 198,431 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tacho seal broken

Pass 27 Mar 2008 170,615 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 140,304 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 104,155 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 XXM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 XXM, 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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What year was DV03 XXM registered?

DV03 XXM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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