2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · RE03 RLY

The 2003 Ford Transit has a mixed MOT history, with recent issues indicating ongoing mechanical and structural concerns. The most recent MOT on 2023-04-07 shows a pass but lists multiple defects, including brake pedal wear, windscreen damage, body corrosion, oil leaks, and front brake disc wear. A separate entry on the same date records a fail for similar issues, suggesting possible duplication or unresolved problems. This inconsistency raises questions about the vehicle’s maintenance consistency. Recurring mechanical patterns include brake system wear (pedal, discs, and pads), suspension component degradation (bushes, shock absorbers, and anti-roll bars), and corrosion in critical areas like the underbody and vehicle structure. Tyre-related issues, such as near-limit tread and valve stem damage, also appear repeatedly. These defects point to a vehicle subjected to significant wear over its 23-year lifespan, with no clear evidence of systematic repairs addressing these issues. The trend suggests worsening conditions rather than improvement. While the 2023 pass indicates some fixes, the same date’s fail entry implies unresolved problems. Earlier MOTs, particularly the 2022-01-05 failure, highlight severe issues like corroded brake pipes, non-functional lighting, and structural corrosion, which were not fully resolved by 2023.