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EA03 MHE

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,241 mi
Last recorded172,241 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 MHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 172,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 172,241 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 168,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has general corrosion along its length

Pass 4 Apr 2019 159,195 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 151,409 miles

Oil leak ()

both outer sills have had repairs

Fail 26 Mar 2018 151,390 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,764 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 143,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 135,648 miles

full floor area light corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2015 126,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 116,352 miles

nsf wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 19 Feb 2013 108,080 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 107,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,712 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly deterated

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,115 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,136 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,526 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 58,241 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2006 43,875 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 MHE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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