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AD03 CHL

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

139,172 mi
Last recorded139,172 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 139,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jun 2025 138,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 138,630 miles

both front inner sills corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jun 2024 138,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

both front inner sills corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jun 2023 137,670 miles

corrrosion outside prescribed areas(both front inner sills and o/s front inner wing)

Pass 7 Jun 2022 137,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 136,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 133,866 miles

advise osf tyre split + perished

Fail 21 Feb 2019 133,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise osf tyre split + perished

Pass 12 May 2017 133,431 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

centre exhaust silencer outer casing is slightly deteriorated

dampness around steering rack and fuel tank would appear to be engine oil

nearside front disc would appear warped slight fluctuation

oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

Fail 8 May 2017 133,431 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

centre exhaust silencer outer casing is slightly deteriorated

dampness around steering rack and fuel tank would appear to be engine oil

nearside front disc would appear warped slight fluctuation

oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 24 Feb 2016 122,105 miles

n/s/f inner rack has slight play

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corodded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 122,105 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear reg lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f track rod (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 70% (n/s/r very lazy ) (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner rack has slight play

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corodded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 116,893 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti slip worn

windscreen damage not effecting drivers view

Pass 18 Dec 2013 107,540 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 17 Dec 2013 107,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 20 Dec 2012 97,725 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 97,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 88,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 81,168 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 21 Dec 2010 81,167 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2009 68,530 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 68,530 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,524 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2008 65,524 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2007 57,763 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,307 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 48,307 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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AD03 CHL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AD03 CHL, 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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AD03 CHL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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