2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · DA03 VRP

The Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 4 May 2024 at 190,158 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to this, the vehicle cleared the 27 April 2023 examination at 179,949 miles with no advisories or faults. The history shows no worsening mechanical condition across the observed period. The recorded mileage of 190,158 at the 2024 test equates to roughly 8,268 miles per year against the vehicle's 2003 build date, a figure consistent with typical light commercial use. Between the 30 May 2022 pass at 173,049 miles and the 27 April 2023 pass at 179,949 miles the van covered about 6,900 miles. A notable anomaly appears in April 2022 and April 2023 where the tester logged a fail and a pass on the same date at near-identical mileages (172,972 and 179,949 respectively), yet recorded no defects on either occasion. This suggests administrative re-test entries rather than genuine mechanical failure, though the buyer should confirm the reason with DVSA. Given the absence of any flagged advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the five entries, the record implies the previous keeper maintained basic test compliance. The clean sheets do not confirm structural integrity or hidden rust, only that the tester found nothing reportable on the day. A purchaser should still commission a physical inspection of the chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounts for corrosion, and verify the brake calipers are free from binding given the van's age. The sparse history offers little warning of consumable neglect, but 23 years of service demands hands-on checks the MOT alone cannot provide.