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C15 VTS

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,566 mi
Last recorded125,566 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 VTS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 125,566 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 125,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/75/16 fitted NSF and rear Tyres have 185/75/16C 104/102R (5.2.3 (b))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 2nd center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 107,188 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 86,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes been covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills /steps have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front engine cradle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear inner arches heavily under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded all over

all rear seats removed

under side has areas of corrosion all over

Fail 9 Oct 2024 86,516 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer rigger in inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear of the two bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes been covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills /steps have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front engine cradle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear inner arches heavily under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded all over

all rear seats removed

under side has areas of corrosion all over

Pass 15 Apr 2024 89,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear inne arches covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded all over

a few areas of corrosion all over

Fail 5 Mar 2024 86,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner ach corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner arch corroded i n a few places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis corroded behind wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner arch corroded in a few places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded all over

under side has corrosion all over

Pass 19 Aug 2022 88,265 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 86,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 85,367 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 85,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,112 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 85,112 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

general surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Fail 13 Sep 2019 84,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

general surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

General surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,105 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 81,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,083 miles

n/s 2nd row of seats sharp edges on rear of seats

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,691 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 74,686 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,115 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,168 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 65,166 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,911 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 57,911 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,147 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 38,137 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,026 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,997 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 9,061 miles

Cleanliness of the interior

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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C15 VTS is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C15 VTS, 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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C15 VTS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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