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C14 DSD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

30,102 mi
Last recorded30,102 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 DSD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 30,102 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front engine mount support cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroded

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing panel corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s and n/s body mounting brackets corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 30,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front engine mount support cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroded

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing panel corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s and n/s body mounting brackets corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 29,439 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on chassis

Fail 13 Mar 2025 29,438 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Mar 2024 28,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front abs ring and stub corroding

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front abs ring and stub c orroding

Offside Front wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

fuel tank straps corroding

genral light corrosion on chassis and under cab area

Fail 8 Mar 2024 28,861 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak turbo centre clamp missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front abs ring and stub corroding

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front abs ring and stub c orroding

Offside Front wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

fuel tank straps corroding

genral light corrosion on chassis and under cab area

Pass 2 Mar 2023 28,459 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 28,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s and n/s/r shocker casings corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 28,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s and n/s/r shocker casings corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 27,593 miles

Nearside Rear mud guard loose

Offside Rear mud guard loose

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 26,978 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 26,839 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 26,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 26,789 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,755 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 26,755 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 26,295 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 25,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 24,551 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 24,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,406 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 21,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 21,724 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 19,645 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 19,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,962 miles

Both sides lower suspension arm inner bushes worn

Handbrake travel could be improved

Fail 8 Dec 2009 17,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both sides lower suspension arm inner bushes worn

Handbrake travel could be improved

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,960 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 12,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 11,133 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 8,331 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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C14 DSD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 C14 DSD, 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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C14 DSD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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