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FD03 DTX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

196,101 mi
Last recorded196,101 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 196,101 miles

Both front steps are corroded

Chassis is corroded

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

Sills are corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 190,970 miles

Chassis is starting to corrode

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 190,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer sill corroded within chassis mounting prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch corroded within coil spring prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer sill corroded within chassis mounting prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch corroded within coil spring prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lamps on light unit flickering when brake light is operated (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Also bonnet is stiff when opening and closing (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 183,484 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Chassis corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 172,135 miles

Chassis starting to corrode

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Nov 2019 161,197 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 148,687 miles

Chassis is starting to corrode

Pass 24 Nov 2017 139,755 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2016 126,951 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 119,882 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Aug 2014 115,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 110,262 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 110,256 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 102,429 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,997 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 87,997 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front top marker light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2009 79,794 miles

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

nearside front top marker not working

Fail 30 Jul 2009 79,794 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front top marker not working

Pass 4 Aug 2008 65,768 miles

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

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

both rear mud wings slightly insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2007 50,839 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 50,839 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear marker light not working

offside top marker light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,069 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 36,914 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DTX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FD03 DTX, 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 DTX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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