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EA03 LYY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,727 mi
Last recorded89,727 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,727 miles

Sills & inner sills have reneral aga related corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2020 84,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 84,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,595 miles

Underside has general corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,472 miles

Body has slight corrosion wheel arches & sills in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 73,472 miles

Body has slight corrosion wheel arches & sills in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,445 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 54,074 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 54,074 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,342 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,913 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,882 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,810 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,597 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,041 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 LYY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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