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EA03 MHL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

228,258 mi
Last recorded228,258 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2015 228,258 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 219,080 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 219,080 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2013 203,530 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaused corroded

n/s/f outer sill damaged

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2013 203,530 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaused corroded

n/s/f outer sill damaged

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2012 195,670 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front door mirrior cover missing

both front sills corroded

n/s sliding door damaged

o/s/r sill damaged

petrol cal loose fixing

Pass 21 Jun 2011 176,292 miles

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

brake pedal antislip worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 159,836 miles

n/s and o/s cv boots leaking grease

Fail 2 Aug 2010 159,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s cv boots leaking grease

Pass 26 Jun 2009 136,045 miles

pedal rubbers worn

Fail 25 Jun 2009 136,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 13 Jun 2008 113,975 miles

both front tyres close to wear indicators

both rear tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 15 Jun 2007 91,840 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 91,405 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 70,889 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 70,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 MHL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MHL, 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 MHL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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