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DS03 EJU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,026 mi
Last recorded104,026 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 EJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 104,026 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 98,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,309 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 91,595 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 87,219 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 82,928 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 80,696 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 80,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,887 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,286 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,244 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,749 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 69,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,360 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 63,354 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,426 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 60,426 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,822 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 50,368 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,269 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,686 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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DS03 EJU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS03 EJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS03 EJU registered?

DS03 EJU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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