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NA03 DWD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

224,411 mi
Last recorded224,411 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 DWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 224,411 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 224,411 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 182,703 miles

anti-slip rubber deteriated-drivers seat torn-all seatbelts slightly frayed

brakes passed on limitd

clutch pedal rubber deteriated-leaf springs corroded

front links perished-inner arches corroded-power steering damp no leak visible

inner and outter sills corroded-all outter wheel arches corroded

middle exhaust box corroded and deteriated-brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly

oil leak due to oil leak unable to check components properly

rear panel corroded-exhaust system corroded

rear wheel bearings slight play and noisy

welding covered by substance unable to check properly

Fail 5 Mar 2016 182,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner sill holed multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outter sill holed complete (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r rear outter sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r chasis leg holed near rear exhaust mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel holed complete multiple places (2.4.A.3)

anti-slip rubber deteriated-drivers seat torn-all seatbelts slightly frayed

clutch pedal rubber deteriated-leaf springs corroded

front links perished-inner arches corroded-power steering damp no leak visible

inner and outter sills corroded-all outter wheel arches corroded

middle exhaust box corroded and deteriated-brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly

oil leak due to oil leak unable to check components properly

rear panel corroded-exhaust system corroded

rear wheel bearings slight play and noisy

Pass 7 Mar 2015 138,258 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 138,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 125,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 125,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 116,034 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 116,034 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 107,442 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 107,442 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 98,244 miles

n /s marker lens missing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 92,447 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 83,753 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear number plate

Pass 25 Jun 2008 83,753 miles

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

rear number plate

Pass 25 Jun 2007 79,187 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 79,187 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 63,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 63,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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NA03 DWD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NA03 DWD, 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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NA03 DWD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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