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EA03 MKD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,321 mi
Last recorded124,321 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 124,321 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded out of area

o/s/r leaf spring mount outer skin corroded off

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2017 124,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyre valves perished

exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded out of area

o/s/r leaf spring mount outer skin corroded off

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,618 miles

Centre exhaust peeling

Corrosion to both front seals

Corrosion to offside front wheel arche

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

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

Nearside headlight image poor

Nearside rear tyre on limit

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre on limit

Oil leak

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

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Wishbone bushes perished

Fail 13 Jun 2016 119,618 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both centre to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre exhaust peeling

Corrosion to both front seals

Corrosion to offside front wheel arche

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Nearside headlight image poor

Nearside rear tyre on limit

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre on limit

Oil leak

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

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Wishbone bushes perished

Pass 29 May 2015 113,943 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

corrosion and holing to offside front under sill but outside of area

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to nearside front under sill but outside of area

corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake pipes

corrosion to offside front brake pipe and on limits

engine oil level on minimum

general corrosion to vehicle underbody and chassis

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness and on limits

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2015 113,939 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion and holing to offside front under sill but outside of area

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to nearside front under sill but outside of area

corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake pipes

corrosion to offside front brake pipe and on limits

engine oil level on minimum

general corrosion to vehicle underbody and chassis

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness and on limits

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in nearside steering rack

some deep cuts in nearside front tyre tread but no chords visible at time of test

Pass 30 May 2014 108,147 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front brake discs scored

front number plate poor

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f tyre low

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 108,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres getting low

front brake discs scored

front number plate poor

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f tyre low

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 103,019 miles

n/s mirror lens cracked

rust and corrosion holes to o/s/f under sill just outside seatbelt prescribed area

underside dirty & on limit of refusal to test

Fail 10 May 2013 103,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s mirror lens cracked

rust and corrosion holes to o/s/f under sill just outside seatbelt prescribed area

underside dirty & on limit of refusal to test

Fail 16 May 2012 96,516 miles

Front discs well worn

Centre silencer outer skin corroded away

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

Some bind to n/s/r brake

Vehicle underside dirty

o/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2012 96,516 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroded away

Front discs well worn

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

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

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

Some bind to n/s/r brake

Vehicle underside dirty

o/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2011 90,311 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

centre exhaust corroded

front brake discs have a wear lip

front brake pads getting low

front number plate poor condition on limit

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

wipers poor

Fail 23 Jun 2010 78,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,386 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,131 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,870 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,769 miles

all four tyres on limit

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 MKD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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