2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · YP03 VHJ
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 172,716 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP03 VHJ Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 172,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (51 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP03 VHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (YP03 VHJ) between March 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (51 issues), Bodywork (39 issues), Suspension (32 issues), Windscreen (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 150 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting in”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”.
YP03 VHJ Mileage History
- 06/03/200684,065 mi
- 28/03/200684,442 mi+377 mi
- 10/04/200757,819 mi-26,623 mi
- 10/04/200790,832 mi+33,013 mi
- 21/04/2008100,239 mi+9,407 mi
- 20/04/2009104,298 mi+4,059 mi
- 19/04/2010106,572 mi+2,274 mi
- 21/03/2011110,122 mi+3,550 mi
- 11/04/2012114,901 mi+4,779 mi
- 17/04/2013119,334 mi+4,433 mi
- 14/04/2014123,381 mi+4,047 mi
- 02/07/2015128,610 mi+5,229 mi
- 10/07/2015128,610 mi
- 05/08/2016133,597 mi+4,987 mi
- 14/08/2017137,433 mi+3,836 mi
- 01/09/2017137,498 mi+65 mi
- 29/08/2018142,868 mi+5,370 mi
- 02/10/2018142,947 mi+79 mi
- 02/10/2019149,254 mi+6,307 mi
- 16/10/2019149,319 mi+65 mi
- 20/10/2020155,510 mi+6,191 mi
- 22/10/2020155,570 mi+60 mi
- 21/10/2021160,454 mi+4,884 mi
- 27/10/2021160,518 mi+64 mi
- 27/09/2022164,113 mi+3,595 mi
- 17/10/2023167,726 mi+3,613 mi
- 22/11/2023167,790 mi+64 mi
- 05/11/2024169,535 mi+1,745 mi
- 08/11/2024169,639 mi+104 mi
- 06/11/2025172,716 mi+3,077 mi
Average of roughly 4,507 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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