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DX03 YXY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,704 mi
Last recorded136,704 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 136,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 134,452 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged MIRROR BACK MISSING. ()

TIPPER BODY FLOOR DETERIOATED HOLES IN FLOOR UN ABLE TO CONTAIN MATERIAL.

Fail 12 Mar 2020 134,443 miles

Central Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SPARE WHEEL MOUNTING , (CROSS MEMBER CORRODED). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired LINKAGE SEIZED. (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL( TOP). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2ND CROSS MEMBER IN FROM REAR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged MIRROR BACK MISSING. ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

TIPPER BODY FLOOR DETERIOATED HOLES IN FLOOR UN ABLE TO CONTAIN MATERIAL.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 133,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear MUD WING HOLED & DAMAGED.

TIPPER BODY DETERIOATED.

Fail 20 Mar 2019 133,183 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP VERY RUSTY. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CORRODED BEHIND SEAT FRAME. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SECTION BEHIND REAR WHEEL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SECTION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE UNDER INFLATED. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear MUD WING HOLED & DAMAGED.

TIPPER BODY DETERIOATED.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 133,092 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front of body buck n/s and o/s (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury n/s front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury n/s wing mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear near link mount front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced above fuel tank rear cab panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear vale to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2017 131,700 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 131,597 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ALL REAR TYRES PERISHED .

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak SUMP PAN BOLT. ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 127,894 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 127,562 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 123,034 miles

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

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

nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 123,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 113,986 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 113,986 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 106,642 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 106,261 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 99,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 92,055 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 92,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 86,295 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 86,295 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 81,788 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 81,788 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2008 78,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2008 78,576 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,912 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 72,912 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 53,970 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 53,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 YXY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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