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EA03 MFE

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,835 mi
Last recorded114,835 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 MFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 114,835 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 109,903 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,156 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 106,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone rubber starting to split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable shows signs of de-lamination on outer caseing

Offside wiring to tipper motor insecure

n/s centre marker lamp missing

Pass 6 Dec 2014 100,748 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 100,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,085 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 86,659 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front side marker lamp reflective part damaged

offside rear, rear wheel arch/guard missing

Fail 22 Jun 2012 86,655 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front side marker lamp reflective part damaged

offside rear, rear wheel arch/guard missing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,510 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,757 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 49,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,065 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 MFE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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