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DX03 NKD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,855 mi
Last recorded78,855 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NKD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,855 miles

slight under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2016 78,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,255 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both inner and outer sills are rusty/weak

Pass 29 May 2014 73,065 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 May 2014 73,013 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

195/70/15c

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 70,385 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 May 2013 70,385 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2012 67,690 miles

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

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

o/s sill rusty

Fail 3 May 2012 67,659 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s sill rusty

Pass 4 May 2011 62,490 miles

o/s mirror is damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,304 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,909 miles

o/s door mirror is damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,003 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 44,003 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,942 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,954 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 32,744 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DX03 NKD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DX03 NKD, 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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DX03 NKD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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