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2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,234 mi
Last recorded163,234 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 163,234 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside/nearside ()

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 155,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 146,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 138,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 131,911 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 131,911 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 131,466 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both pinholed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear/drop outer tread

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/dropped inner / starting to drop outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

washer button sticks

Pass 21 Feb 2020 131,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front washer switch intermittent in operation

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/F tyre slight wear to edges

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 131,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front washer switch intermittent in operation

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/F tyre slight wear to edges

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 130,902 miles

Brake bind present N/S/R

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple, all over vehicle, all minor (1.1.11 (c))

O/S washer jet slightly poor

O/S/F tyre starting to wear inside edge

O/S/F very slight play from inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Dec 2017 129,629 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 128,624 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 128,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 128,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 127,124 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 125,383 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 124,172 miles

o/s/f side marker inop

Fail 13 Dec 2011 124,164 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/f side marker inop

Pass 17 Dec 2010 12,263 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 122,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 120,867 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s middle marker light n/w

Pass 11 Aug 2008 118,655 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f suspension wet with oil from an oil power steering leak

Fail 11 Aug 2008 118,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f has a cut in tread not showing ply/cords and worn on edges

o/s/f suspension wet with oil from an oil power steering leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 102,013 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 66,951 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 66,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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 VVW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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