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DC04 UJV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

105,040 mi
Last recorded105,040 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 105,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one into back of ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears have slight leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 105,026 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one into back of ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one into back of ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears have slight leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 104,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears and both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 103,581 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 103,581 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,895 miles

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022 97,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,580 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis legs corroded above rear axle- both sides

engine oil leak

offside front inner wheel arch/body excessively corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 10 Sep 2021 93,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis legs corroded above rear axle- both sides

engine oil leak

offside front inner wheel arch/body excessively corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 10 Sep 2020
Fail 9 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,844 miles

advise n\s and o\s rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 91,840 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

advise n\s and o\s rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer slight bulge in side wall

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

Rear seat belt top mounting point protective covers missing from nearside + centre seats - 1st row in rear

all leaf spring eye bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear chassis legs corroded on outer sides above spring bump stops

Fail 21 Feb 2018

Central Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. wrong stalk-to short (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch-marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch-marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe going into rack (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

Rear seat belt top mounting point protective covers missing from nearside + center seats- 1st row in rear

all leaf spring eye bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

engine oil leak

front wiper blades split

offside front tyre has very slight bulge in outer side wall

rear chassis legs corroded on outer sides above spring bump stops

Pass 17 Feb 2017 185,821 miles

40% imbalance recorded on rear service brake

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

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

both nearside and offside front suspension arm back bushes splitting apart but no play in bushes

both nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded (above centre of leaf springs)

engine oil leak (rear main)

nearside rear tyre flat

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre has slight bulge in outer side wall-marked with chalk

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded (along axle)

power steering pipes corroded but not to excess

rear row centre seat belt stalk length short (underneath seat)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 185,821 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 3rd row back (5.2.5a)

40% imbalance recorded on rear service brake

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

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

both nearside and offside front suspension arm back bushes splitting apart but no play in bushes

both nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded (above centre of leaf springs)

engine oil leak (rear main)

nearside rear tyre flat

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre has slight bulge in outer side wall-marked with chalk

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded (along axle)

power steering pipes corroded but not to excess

rear row centre seat belt stalk length short (underneath seat)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 18,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg above bump stop (2.4.A.3)

both rear bump stops insecure

deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread but not to ply or cord

engine oil leak (rear main)

nearside rear wheel bearing/hub has slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2015 18,131 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg above bump stop (2.4.A.3)

both rear bump stops insecure

deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread but not to ply or cord

engine oil leak (rear main)

nearside rear wheel bearing/hub has slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2014

37% imbalance recorded on rear service brake

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

both rear chassis legs corroded above bump stops but not to excess

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014

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

37% imbalance recorded on rear service brake

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

both rear chassis legs corroded above bump stops but not to excess

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,583 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2012 72,543 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,298 miles

12 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Apr 2011 62,298 miles

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

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

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

12 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,127 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,471 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 44,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,755 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 36,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 27,733 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,772 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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DC04 UJV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 DC04 UJV, 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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DC04 UJV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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