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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & over 10years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
all past welding repairs heavily covered in underseal
general vehicle condition poor
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above axle by load valve (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear inner wheel arch & floor corrosion
drivers step corrosion
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & o/s above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension leg tunnel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & o/s above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose on arm (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s above rear axle load valve mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general underbody condition poor with corrosion
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gas leak in engine compartment (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Inner sills corroded
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
driver & pass step areas corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.32 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Inner sills corroded
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
driver & pass step areas corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.32 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & o/s/r above axle and load valve area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside and o/s step & inner sills corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside & o/s cab step areas corroded
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch area and floor corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside & o/s cab step areas corroded
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch area and floor corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside & o/s inner cab step corrosion
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
general body & underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
general body & under body corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear across axle & o/s/f to caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded
Offside damage to lower screen
chassis corrosion above rear axle n/s
corrosion to sills & step areas n/s & o/s
damage to h/brake lever
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear across axle & o/s/f to caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded
Offside damage to lower screen
chassis corrosion above rear axle n/s
corrosion to sills & step areas n/s & o/s
damage to h/brake lever
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust silencers deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust silencers deteriorated
o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm
windscreen damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
free play in handbrake
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
free play in handbrake
no water in header tank
offside inner drinve shaft gaiter split
water hose to oil cooler deformed due to fuel contamination
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DX03 NWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 NWZ, 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 NWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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