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FD03 DLV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

80,286 mi
Last recorded80,286 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 80,286 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 80,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 79,698 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 79,697 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 77,930 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 77,930 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated X2 (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 77,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 77,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,259 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 76,259 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 75,255 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

some corrosion osf inner wing

Fail 24 Jun 2021 75,255 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

some corrosion osf inner wing

Pass 25 Jun 2020 73,807 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 73,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,668 miles

Central Exhaust corroded/pitted through out

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded/painted layers lifting exposing raw steel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Chassis corrosion through out

Fail 17 Jun 2019 72,662 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded on disc surface, pad not making contact correctly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust corroded/pitted through out

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded/painted layers lifting exposing raw steel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Chassis corrosion through out

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion on surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,169 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 71,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,008 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slightly low effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 70,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slightly low effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 66,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 63,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,164 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2013 53,161 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,376 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 48,367 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,123 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 43,116 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,941 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 39,941 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,693 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 34,692 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,818 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,326 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,112 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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FD03 DLV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 FD03 DLV, 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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FD03 DLV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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