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DX03 NTM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

191,393 mi
Last recorded191,393 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NTM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2022 191,393 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 187,472 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 187,472 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2020 186,482 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 186,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of the cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 178,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2019 178,191 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested smoky (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2019 178,191 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 166,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion Nearside front and off side front. On sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 166,251 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 156,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Oil leak hydraulic tank damp. ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 156,543 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step. (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Outer Oil leak hydraulic tank damp. ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 142,958 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 142,958 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 132,052 miles

N/s + o/s front door step areas corrosion visible

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 131,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central crossmember corrosion visible.

Hand brake cable fixing bracket crossmember corroded.

N/s + o/s front door step areas corrosion visible

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 115,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front steps on truck are weak

Pass 24 May 2013 115,823 miles

both front steps on truck are weak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 104,486 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 104,236 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,960 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,774 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 64,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,447 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Please note there is not a lot of reserve tralve left on handbrake

Fail 29 Jan 2008 51,447 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Please note there is not a lot of reserve tralve left on handbrake

Pass 5 Mar 2007 41,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,654 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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DX03 NTM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 NTM, 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 NTM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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