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DS03 VCK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,330 mi
Last recorded164,330 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 164,330 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 31 May 2019 151,012 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

under-body has corrosion

Pass 16 May 2018 147,987 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various areas of corrosion

Pass 3 May 2017 144,649 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 142,290 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 142,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 139,212 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 134,077 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear chassis starting to corrode

slight play in nearside of steering rack,exhaust corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 134,077 miles

nearside rear chassis starting to corrode

slight play in nearside of steering rack,exhaust corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 126,805 miles

slight play in steering rack,exhaust starting to corrode,nearside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 119,787 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside inner sill corroded slightly

offside front steering rack boot damp

Pass 23 Sep 2010 108,101 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both offside tyres worn close

Pass 29 Sep 2009 101,180 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 94,098 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 86,418 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 63,889 miles

horn is weak

offside mirror glass damaged

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 VCK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VCK, 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 VCK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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