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159,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside centre outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area ( rear seats not fitted )
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside centre outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area ( rear seats not fitted )
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER INSECURE
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COMPENSATOR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED HOLED
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR LOAD BED CORRODED
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
UNDERSIDE MUDDY
UNDERSIDE MUDDY /CORRODED
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn "D" MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER INSECURE
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COMPENSATOR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED HOLED
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR LOAD BED CORRODED
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
UNDERSIDE MUDDY
UNDERSIDE MUDDY /CORRODED
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front UPPER HEIGHT MARKER NOT WORKING
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO AND FROM LOAD COMPENSATOR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8MM (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ENGINE ()
REAR LOAD BED (TIPPER) FRAME HEAVILY CORRODED
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front UPPER HEIGHT MARKER NOT WORKING
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO AND FROM LOAD COMPENSATOR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8MM (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ENGINE ()
REAR LOAD BED (TIPPER) FRAME HEAVILY CORRODED
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to load comp (3.6.B.2c)
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper sidemarker inoperative
Nearside Rear Outer sidemarker inoperative
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
no illumination with parkbrake application
underside excessively soiled
windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to load comp (3.6.B.2c)
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper sidemarker inoperative
Nearside Rear Outer sidemarker inoperative
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake back plate damp
Oil leak ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
no illumination with parkbrake application
underside excessively soiled
windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view
BRAKE PERFORMANCE MEASURED USING DECELROMETER (TAPLEY) DUE TO RBT BREAKDOWN
Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR LOAD COMP (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES FROM LOAD COMP (3.6.B.2c)
CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION
COOLANT LEAK
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER INSECURE
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
REAR BED IN POOR CONDITION
REAR SEATS REMOVED BELTS NOT CHECKED
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE MUDDY
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
UNDERSIDE MUDDY/CORRODED
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
UNDERSIDE MUDDY/CORRODED
n/s/rear outer side light inop
rear seats removed
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
n/s/rear outer side light inop
rear seats removed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front reg plate poor condition
n/s/front tyre low on pressure
n/s/rear outer side light inoperative
o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust in poor condition
rear seats removed at time of inspection
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front reg plate poor condition
n/s/front tyre low on pressure
n/s/rear outer side light inoperative
o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust in poor condition
rear seats removed at time of inspection
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
UNDERSIDE MUDDY
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
UNDERSIDE MUDDY
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front reg plate in poor condition
rear seats removed
vehicle underbody very dirty
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front reg plate in poor condition
rear seats removed
vehicle underbody very dirty
rear seats missing
vt32 issued with vt30 still applies
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
nearside rear antiroll bar link worn/movement
rear centre lap belt not checked due to seat cover fitted.
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DX03 SXT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 SXT, 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 SXT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 2003.
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