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EA03 MGV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,836 mi
Last recorded156,836 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 156,836 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 149,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 142,743 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 142,743 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 222,649 miles

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

drivers door catch needs adjusting

tipper body badly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 199,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 166,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 141,478 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 120,996 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 120,996 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 99,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 99,336 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,995 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 68,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 32,928 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 MGV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MGV, 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 MGV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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