CarVerify

Free Car Check

FH03 VRJ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,648 mi
Last recorded137,648 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VRJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 137,648 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 137,648 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 125,554 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 125,554 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,009 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,161 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 116,161 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 112,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 112,988 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 110,204 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 110,123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on rear axle, chalk marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 104,768 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 104,739 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 2 Jun 2015 104,348 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,623 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 100,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

os + ns inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,039 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 97,039 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,460 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,443 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 84,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,717 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 80,776 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,260 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 49,493 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 49,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FH03 VRJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH03 VRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH03 VRJ?

You can check the full history of FH03 VRJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FH03 VRJ registered?

FH03 VRJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is FH03 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 VRJ shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH03 VRJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FH03 VRJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.