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DX03 OBA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,700 mi
Last recorded134,700 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 134,700 miles

CORROSION ON VEHICLE OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREAS

FRESH WELDING AND UNDERSEAL ON AREAS OF UNDERSIDE

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 127,008 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 127,008 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 126,989 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg holed by leaf spring in 2 places (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion all wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,839 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,433 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 97,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 91,403 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,629 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 86,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 81,837 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 81,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,949 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 77,902 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,669 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 70,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,531 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 55,454 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,921 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 36,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OBA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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