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DS03 VCW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,042 mi
Last recorded131,042 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 131,042 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 126,274 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 117,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

oilleak

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2013 109,837 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased under the vhicle

Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,838 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 95,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,637 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 87,635 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,518 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 74,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,795 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 58,402 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 VCW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

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

Is DS03 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 VCW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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