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DX03 PLJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,055 mi
Last recorded133,055 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 133,055 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n,s, and o,s, inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 133,035 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n,s, and o,s, inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 130,854 miles

0sr inner and outer sill been filled with filler

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 30 May 2017 130,845 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

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

0sr inner and outer sill been filled with filler

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 130,702 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 14 Mar 2012 130,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 130,609 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Mar 2010 125,882 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 125,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 122,758 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 108,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 88,693 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 88,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 57,463 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 PLJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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