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EA03 MGZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,962 mi
Last recorded118,962 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 118,962 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 118,526 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 117,980 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 117,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 117,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 116,489 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 115,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 115,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 114,449 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear door cracked but still secure to hinge

clutch anti slip rubber incomplete

hand brake light dont come on

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 114,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure door cracked (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear door cracked but still secure to hinge

clutch anti slip rubber incomplete

hand brake light dont come on

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 109,507 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 99,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 99,704 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 93,300 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 89,673 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 89,670 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2011 86,343 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 82,220 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on nearside sill

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,022 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,980 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,014 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 28,984 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 MGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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