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AD03 OVE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

205,695 mi
Last recorded205,695 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 OVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 205,695 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underneath

under body under seal front to rear

Pass 20 Jul 2024 205,475 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear underbody under sealed

Pass 8 Apr 2023 205,330 miles

Front Both Sides. Inner seal corroded

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

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 205,067 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2x both side inner seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion's underneath

Pass 1 Apr 2021 204,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper reinforcement bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

all rear seats removed

Pass 19 May 2018

All seats removed for conversion to motor home

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016

exhaust corroded but not leaking gases

front discs very rusty condition

power steering pipes slight corrosion

slight oil leak engine

Fail 14 Jan 2016

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight oil leak engine

rear spring eye bushes wearing

exhaust corroded but not leaking gases

front discs very rusty condition

power steering pipes slight corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2014 164,049 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 154,973 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 146,894 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 141,404 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 135,278 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 124,160 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 122,151 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 11,575 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 97,814 miles

only 6 removable seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,205 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 82,196 miles

Nearside Front Driver's side window not made of safety glass (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6a)

n/s side lower panel not fully secured

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,071 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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AD03 OVE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AD03 OVE, 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 OVE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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