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DS03 VCL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,641 mi
Last recorded213,641 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 213,641 miles

Front inner wishbone bushes starting to crack

Nearside Front cracked in tread

Offside Front seatbelt starting to fray

excessive handbrake travel

Fail 15 Aug 2015 213,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front inner wishbone bushes starting to crack

Nearside Front cracked in tread

Offside Front seatbelt starting to fray

excessive handbrake travel

Pass 15 Sep 2014 174,421 miles

front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish

Fail 6 Sep 2014 173,169 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)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2013 151,493 miles

exhaust system rusty

nearside rear tyre is perished and cracked on inner sidewall no cords exsposed at time of test

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2012 145,437 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 10 Jul 2012 145,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 7 Jul 2011 131,528 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 119,696 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 119,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 108,930 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 108,930 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 86,791 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,549 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 VCL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VCL, 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 VCL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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