2003 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · NL03 VHT
2003 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 165,241 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/12/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1998cc
NL03 VHT Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2016
- 165,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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NL03 VHT Mileage History
- 07/03/200648,734 mi
- 12/03/200773,468 mi+24,734 mi
- 14/03/2008100,114 mi+26,646 mi
- 24/03/2009119,920 mi+19,806 mi
- 23/03/2010133,732 mi+13,812 mi
- 08/04/2010134,102 mi+370 mi
- 08/04/2011144,726 mi+10,624 mi
- 14/04/2011144,865 mi+139 mi
- 16/04/2012152,244 mi+7,379 mi
- 08/04/2013160,420 mi+8,176 mi
- 30/04/2013160,851 mi+431 mi
- 03/05/2013160,969 mi+118 mi
- 06/05/2014165,668 mi+4,699 mi
- 06/05/2014165,669 mi+1 mi
- 22/08/2015166,241 mi+572 mi
- 25/08/2016179,807 mi+13,566 mi
- 07/09/2016165,241 mi-14,566 mi
Average of roughly 11,090 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
NL03 VHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (NL03 VHT) between March 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOORPAN (5.2.6)”.
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