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EA03 LZC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,819 mi
Last recorded177,819 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 177,819 miles

Blow from front exhaust flexi.

Brake pipes corroded.

Oil leak from engine area.

Underside and sills of vehicle corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 175,520 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 152,133 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 152,133 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 142,722 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 133,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front door mirror cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2012 133,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2011 121,871 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 108,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 94,804 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 79,329 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 79,329 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,676 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,698 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 LZC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 LZC registered?

EA03 LZC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for EA03 LZC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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