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DX03 SXT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

159,067 mi
Last recorded159,067 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 159,067 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 155,500 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,931 miles

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 144,931 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,094 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,961 miles

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 108,961 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2019 103,840 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 103,840 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 98,382 miles

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 ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 98,377 miles

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 ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,619 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 94,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,649 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,761 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 77,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,136 miles

n/s/rear outer side light inop

rear seats removed

Fail 7 Apr 2014 72,131 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,893 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 63,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,499 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

UNDERSIDE MUDDY

Fail 5 Apr 2012 57,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,116 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 50,109 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,774 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 42,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,141 miles

rear seats missing

Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,482 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,056 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,926 miles

vt32 issued with vt30 still applies

Fail 6 Apr 2006 21,926 miles

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.

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 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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