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EA03 MKL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,387 mi
Last recorded139,387 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 139,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 139,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 133,311 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 133,311 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 126,146 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 118,122 miles

considerable surface cracks and perish marks in offside rear tyre

front brakes give considerably fluctuating readings

fuel cap seals poorly

rear brakes grad and fluctuate considerably

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2016 118,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

considerable surface cracks and perish marks in offside rear tyre

front brakes give considerably fluctuating readings

fuel cap seals poorly

rear brakes grad and fluctuate considerably

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2015 112,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant level very low

o/s/f mirror glass damaged

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear prop shaft bearing poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2014 103,768 miles

Centre exhaust outer cover has fallen/rusted off

Coolant level low

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 103,768 miles

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

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

coolent level low

centre exhaust boxouter covering fallen off

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,478 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Cut in o/s/f tyre - no cords at time of test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight gearbox oil leak

Vehicle underside dirty

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 94,472 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Cut in o/s/f tyre - no cords at time of test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil level on min

Slight gearbox oil leak

Vehicle underside dirty

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Wet test

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 6 Feb 2012 84,254 miles

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

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

Front discs have a slight wear lip

Front pads getting low

Handbrake travel a little high

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Wet test

Wipers poor

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,943 miles

all tyre have cuts and stones in them no cords exposed

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on limit

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

vehicle dirty underside

Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,467 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,692 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 59,692 miles

Inner Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,449 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,590 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 MKL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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