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DS03 VCG

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

250,133 mi
Last recorded250,133 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 VCG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 250,133 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 243,894 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill not within prescribed areas (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under wheel arch not within prescribed areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 237,676 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 221,787 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 203,452 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 184,646 miles

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

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 170,379 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 170,345 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 149,814 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 137,820 miles

N/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP LENS MISSING

Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,611 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,529 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,970 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 VCG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VCG, 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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DS03 VCG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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