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145,526 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre severely perished & has a nail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre severely perished & has a nail
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre severely worn on the inner edge
Offside Front tyre severely worn on the inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Brake padal anti-slip provision worn
Clutch padal anti-slip provision missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil level on minimum
Play in prop centre bearing
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Throttle pedal damaged
nearside rear Tyre & valve stem perished
offside rear Tyre perished
slight end float in both rear wheels
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Brake padal anti-slip provision worn
Clutch padal anti-slip provision missing
Coolant below minimum (topped up to continue test)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil level on minimum
Play in prop centre bearing
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Throttle pedal damaged
nearside front Tyre worn severely on the inner edge
nearside rear Tyre & valve stem perished
offside rear Tyre perished
slight end float in both rear wheels
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Bonnet release in poor condition
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn
Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
Coolant level below minimum (topped up to continue test)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Key in poor condition (may cause additional issues opening bonnet)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Oil level on minimum
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Slight end float in both rear wheels
Throttle pedal damaged
nearside front Tyre worn severely on the inner edge
nearside rear Tyre & valve stem perished
offside front Tyre worn severely on the inner edge
offside front Valve stem perished
offside rear Tyre perished
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre Seat belt latch is damaged but still fully functional
front & rear Tyres are different sizes but are the same on each axle
front (both) Tyre(s) are wearing on the inner edge
nearside rear Leaf spring mounting bushes are deteriorated
nearside side loading door can not be opened from the outside
offside rear Leaf spring mounting bushes are deteriorated
rear (both) Tyre(s) are perished
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Speedometer is recording speed while the vehicle is stationary
centre Seat belt latch is damaged but still fully functional
front & rear Tyres are different sizes but are the same on each axle
front (both) Tyre(s) are wearing on the inner edge
nearside rear Leaf spring mounting bushes are deteriorated
nearside side loading door can not be opened from the outside
offside rear Leaf spring mounting bushes are deteriorated
rear (both) Tyre(s) are perished
Centre seat belt latch is damaged but still functional
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
nearside front Tyre sidewall perished
offside front Tyre sidewall perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre seat belt latch is damaged but still functional
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
nearside front Tyre sidewall perished
offside front Tyre sidewall perished
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake discs grooved
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Service brake pedal anti-slip provision worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake discs grooved
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Service brake pedal anti-slip provision worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre seat belt buckle casing damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs corroding
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear leaf spring damping bush incorrectly possitioned
Parking brake warning light not working
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre seat belt buckle casing damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs corroding
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear leaf spring damping bush incorrectly possitioned
Parking brake warning light not working
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EA03 LWS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 LWS, 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 LWS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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