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E271 RON

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests34 (17 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,663 mi
Last recorded156,663 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 RON
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 17 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025 156,663 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 152,190 miles

chassis corroded badly

Fail 23 Feb 2024 152,132 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability both rear links (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 147,000 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2023 146,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 142,246 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 142,244 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 142,217 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 142,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember next to spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 130,817 miles

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 130,815 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,596 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 106,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,832 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 93,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,401 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 83,401 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,053 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

no back body fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2014 76,053 miles

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

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

no back body fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,399 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,605 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 68,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 64,847 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 64,842 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,218 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 60,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,869 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 55,869 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,173 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 50,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 43,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,128 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 33,812 miles

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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E271 RON is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E271 RON, 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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E271 RON is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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