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DS03 VCP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,877 mi
Last recorded91,877 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 VCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 91,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack and joints

underfloor chassis, wheel arches, and body panels have been undersealed.

Pass 23 Aug 2024 91,502 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 91,495 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,699 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,641 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 89,641 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,290 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER STEP/ SILLS slightly corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,532 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,433 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,640 miles

oil resedue

Fail 19 Aug 2016 84,640 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil resedue

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,396 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,518 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,103 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,716 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 53,558 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,293 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,209 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 29,036 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VCP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

DS03 VCP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is DS03 VCP safe to buy?

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