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E4 MKS

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,929 mi
Last recorded120,929 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 MKS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 120,929 miles

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))

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

surface rust on wheel arches

Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,088 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 108,771 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 108,771 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET (8.4.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 104,136 miles

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

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

REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS CORRODED

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 104,136 miles

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS CORRODED

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 94,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 87,184 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,737 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 75,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f c.v. boot has slight spilt in boot.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,102 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 58,649 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 39,310 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 32,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E4 MKS is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E4 MKS, 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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What year was E4 MKS registered?

E4 MKS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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