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EA03 LVZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,905 mi
Last recorded116,905 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 116,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 113,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

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

under side of van undersealed

Fail 26 Apr 2023 113,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

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

under side of van undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2021 107,788 miles

Lower the whole of underneath has been wax oiled as repairs been done from previous test been done to a good standard

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 107,761 miles

Front Position lamp not working 1 green bulb n/s o/s not wrk (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both chassis ends , both chassis rails near to suspension mounts,o/s inner sill , n/s inner sill n/s step all areas corroded need repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured needs replacing bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle and all other pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 102,051 miles

General corrosion around underbody and suspension components

Fail 27 Dec 2019 102,051 miles

General corrosion around underbody and suspension components

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,237 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy under sealed in all structural areas

Pass 31 Oct 2017 96,143 miles

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

Nearside inner sill corroded but not near mounting points

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

chassis corroded over axle but not near mounting points and not excessive

Pass 25 May 2016 91,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 91,624 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,510 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,992 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 16 Apr 2014 75,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,041 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 67,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,036 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,267 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,660 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,401 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 28,068 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,068 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,988 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 22,988 miles

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

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

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 LVZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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