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EA03 MGX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,667 mi
Last recorded118,667 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 118,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion

tipper body rusting

Pass 19 Jun 2024 114,433 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

prop mount nearest axle has a worn rubber mount

rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play in them

tipper chassis and body rusting

Pass 9 Jun 2023 108,635 miles

all four rear tires getting low on thread

centre prop mount bearing worn

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

tipper body and chassis rusting

Pass 1 Jun 2022 103,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 95,590 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside service brake application slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to tipper body

crack to windscreen outside the swept area

front number plate is damaged

offside front outer brake pad is worn more than the nearside

Fail 1 Nov 2019 95,577 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge - worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside service brake application slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to tipper body

crack to windscreen outside the swept area

front number plate is damaged

offside front outer brake pad is worn more than the nearside

Pass 2 Nov 2018 92,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear - 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to tipper body

crack to windscreen outside the swept area

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2018 92,155 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 2nd bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged centre mirror present ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear - 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light light lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to tipper body

crack to windscreen outside the swept area

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside front mirror cover missing

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre prop shaft support bush is deteriorating

offside rear lamp unit lens is damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2016 83,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre prop shaft support bush is deteriorating

offside rear lamp unit lens is damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,034 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 74,890 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 48,424 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,912 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 36,912 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,683 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,982 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,989 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,501 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 30,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,320 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 MGX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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