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DX52 ZTN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,027 mi
Last recorded191,027 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 ZTN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 191,027 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 188,789 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 185,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 182,448 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion under passanger door (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 182,448 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear rubber bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Central Front Body has slight corrosion under passanger door (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 173,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion webbing on tipper bed is starting to show signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced contains condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 164,713 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s front door step corroded.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 164,619 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s front door step corroded.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 156,836 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 149,041 miles

Left hand front suspension lower wish bone rear bush starting to split

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Right hand front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2013 148,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Left hand front suspension lower wish bone rear bush starting to split

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Right hand front tyre worn on inner edge

Right hand washer jet aimed low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 141,645 miles

Both exhaust silencer deteriating

Both front brake disc's fairly well corroded on inner surfaces

Trailer 7 pin socket damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2012 141,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Both exhaust silencer deteriating

Both front brake disc's fairly well corroded on inner surfaces

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

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

Trailer 7 pin socket damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2011 133,317 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 125,625 miles

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

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

The near side rear lamp is damagaged but not showing any white light to the rear as the fog light is not used

Fail 7 Jan 2009 116,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s centre side marker lamp inop

Pass 7 Jan 2009 116,539 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s centre side marker lamp inop

Pass 15 Jan 2008 100,735 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 84,438 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 84,438 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,939 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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DX52 ZTN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX52 ZTN, 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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DX52 ZTN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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