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A19 VLO

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,759 mi
Last recorded28,759 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 VLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 28,759 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2026 124,926 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 119,631 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 113,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 28,423 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 94,171 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 28,155 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,742 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 22 Mar 2019 28,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,279 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,731 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 24,487 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 22,264 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on insice edge.

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2013 22,256 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on insice edge.

Offside front ytre worn on inside edge.

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 21,263 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 16 May 2012 21,263 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,836 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,402 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 14,394 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,742 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,409 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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A19 VLO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A19 VLO, 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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A19 VLO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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