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DX03 OBT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

328,343 mi
Last recorded328,343 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OBT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 328,343 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 328,343 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 315,654 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 315,432 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017
Fail 19 Oct 2017 293,243 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 271,998 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 253,891 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 253,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED & CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 245,804 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 245,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2014 218,571 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 218,571 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 194,608 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2011
Fail 8 Oct 2011

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2010 151,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 151,515 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 131,128 miles

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

N/S/R INNER TYRE HAS A CUT,BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLY OR CORD

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

O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Jul 2009 131,128 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R INNER TYRE HAS A CUT,BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLY OR CORD

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

O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 May 2008 108,098 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER slightly worn

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

O/S/R Nail in OUTTER TYRE

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2008 108,098 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER slightly worn

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

O/S/R Nail in OUTTER TYRE

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 87,269 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 87,269 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2007 84,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,517 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 OBT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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