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EA03 LWY

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,452 mi
Last recorded161,452 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 LWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 161,452 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear chassis rail corroded but its outside prescribed area

Pass 19 Jan 2015 161,411 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rail corroded and cracked / outside prescribed area

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 6 Jan 2015 161,411 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rail corroded and cracked / outside prescribed area

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2012 159,436 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 149,236 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Handbrake warning light not working in conjunction with handbrake lever

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

Nearside front lower arm, rear bush deteriorated

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

Wipers in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2011 149,236 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Handbrake warning light not working in conjunction with handbrake lever

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

Nearside front lower arm, rear bush deteriorated

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

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2010 135,816 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 135,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 122,766 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 111,022 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 79,582 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 79,574 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 LWY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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