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EA03 LWV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,838 mi
Last recorded176,838 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 LWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 176,838 miles

engine oil leak

o/s front brake pipe corroding under front chassis rail

rear under floor corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2017 175,987 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion under both rear inner seals

exhaust blowing and corroded

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

oil leak

slight judder from front brake discs

slight play in n/s track rod end

wipers slightly smeary

wishbone bushes split

Pass 23 Nov 2015 169,236 miles

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

exhaust blowing and corroded

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

oil leak

slight corrosion inside o/s/r inner seal

wipers slightly smeary

wishbone bushes split

Pass 27 Jun 2014 164,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

oil leak

rear suspension bump stops corroded both sides

Fail 25 Jun 2014 164,312 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

oil leak

rear suspension bump stops corroded both sides

Pass 22 May 2013 161,942 miles

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

end float in both rear hubs

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 160,538 miles

end float in both rear hubs

exhaust blowing

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

oil leak

wishbone bushes split

Fail 2 May 2012 160,583 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

end float in both rear hubs

exhaust blowing

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

oil leak

wishbone bushes split

Pass 31 Mar 2011 150,224 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 150,170 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake Pads Low

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 128,179 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 128,179 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 117,710 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 117,463 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 109,335 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 92,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 71,105 miles

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 LWV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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