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DA03 VSX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,407 mi
Last recorded165,407 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VSX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 165,407 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 165,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 162,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 158,628 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 147,653 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit + cuts in tread

offside front tyre slight wear on edges

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 23 Oct 2013 141,232 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 134,081 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 130,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 129,011 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 128,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 110,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake imbalance 23 per cent

Pass 10 Jul 2009 110,931 miles

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

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

rear brake imbalance 23 per cent

Pass 12 Jun 2008 81,046 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 81,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,540 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 65,540 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 51,675 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DA03 VSX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DA03 VSX, 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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DA03 VSX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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