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DS03 VCE

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

242,331 mi
Last recorded242,331 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 VCE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 242,331 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 235,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill has signs of weld repair

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

both sills damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 231,720 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis/sills corroded

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Jun 2015 231,720 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis/sills corroded

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jun 2014 220,504 miles

brake pedal antislip is slightly worn

clutch pedal antislip is excessively worn

Fail 5 Jun 2014 220,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal antislip is slightly worn

clutch pedal antislip is excessively worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 147,845 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 VCE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCE, 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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What year was DS03 VCE registered?

DS03 VCE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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