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EA03 LVN

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

177,904 mi
Last recorded177,904 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 LVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 177,904 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2017 165,890 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2017 165,851 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 158,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 152,510 miles

general underbody corrosion

inner sills holed in various places

Pass 17 Apr 2014 145,834 miles

corrosion on n/s inner sill but not affecting strength

Fail 12 Apr 2014 145,834 miles

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

corrosion on n/s inner sill but not affecting strength

Pass 15 Apr 2013 141,447 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 141,447 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 137,476 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 137,476 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 132,584 miles

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

one segment of hi-level stop lamp not working

power steering fluid level low

Fail 14 Jun 2011 132,581 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

braking effort of near side rear wheel is low

one segment of hi-level stop lamp not working

power steering fluid level low

Pass 18 Jun 2010 125,199 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 125,123 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 116,589 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 116,589 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 107,051 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 107,051 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 88,183 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 88,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 69,762 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 69,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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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EA03 LVN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EA03 LVN, 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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EA03 LVN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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