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EA03 MHJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,043 mi
Last recorded37,043 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,339 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 32,339 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2016 30,896 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,981 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 27,273 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 27,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 25,985 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,577 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 24,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 22,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 22,692 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 21,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,655 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2008 17,273 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 17,273 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 8 May 2007 13,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 13,177 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 8,571 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 MHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MHJ, 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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What year was EA03 MHJ registered?

EA03 MHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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The MOT history for EA03 MHJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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