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EA03 LVX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,589 mi
Last recorded151,589 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 LVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 151,589 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit

Offside Front bumper insecure

aux drive belt splitting

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

rear load valve sticking

under body surface corrossion

Fail 11 Jan 2016 151,589 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit

Offside Front bumper insecure

aux drive belt splitting

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

rear load valve sticking

under body surface corrossion

Fail 20 Dec 2014 141,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door handel sticks

Pass 20 Dec 2014 141,055 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door handel sticks

Pass 7 Jun 2013 131,400 miles

possible body filler in n/s rear outer sill

rear bump stops corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 131,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

possible body filler in n/s rear outer sill

rear bump stops corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 117,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 101,208 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 101,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake very high

Pass 5 Nov 2008 95,904 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 91,454 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 83,827 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 71,819 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 71,819 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LVX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EA03 LVX, 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 LVX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EA03 LVX safe to buy?

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