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AG03 EPV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

278,947 mi
Last recorded278,947 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 EPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 278,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner and outter sill are excessive corroded outside of prescribed area

all brake pipes are coated in grease

under body and arches are slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 278,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT OF REAR SPRING MOUNTING INNER AND OUTTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES CORRODED (3.5.1i)

NO LEAKS EVIDENT, PUDDLES OF DIESEL ON GEARBOX AND TOP OF ENGINE FROM PREVIOUS REPAIR.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced WATER INGRESS AND MISTED (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JUST OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA INNER AND OUTTER SILL EXCESSSIVELEY CORRODED (5.2.6)

UNDERBODY INNER ARCHES, SILLS AND INNER SILLS ALL CORRODING AND AND BLISTERING.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 271,198 miles

EXHAUST DETERIATED AND RUBBER HANGER BROKEN

Fail 11 Jun 2014 271,196 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

EXHAUST DETERIATED AND RUBBER HANGER BROKEN

Pass 25 Jun 2013 255,735 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 255,735 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2012 244,053 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 244,053 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 227,245 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 227,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 217,998 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 217,998 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 206,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 189,335 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 189,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Scratching on screen just acceptable.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 149,387 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 149,387 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2006 113,697 miles

Front brake pads low, O/S outer pad only just acceptable.

N/S windscreen damage outside failure zones.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 113,697 miles

Front brake pads low, O/S outer pad only just acceptable.

N/S windscreen damage outside failure zones.

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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AG03 EPV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AG03 EPV, 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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AG03 EPV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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