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EA03 MLN

2003 Ford Transit

White Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,040 mi
Last recorded124,040 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 MLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak sump ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion forming on underside/components

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 123,923 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 123,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 123,428 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear sills rusty

exhaust very rusty

ns mirror cracked

nsr shocker damp

rear x member rusty

Pass 6 May 2014 123,428 miles

both rear sills rusty

exhaust very rusty

ns mirror cracked

nsr shocker damp

rear x member rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2012 123,242 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 123,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 122,351 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 109,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 106,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,136 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,731 miles

chip in windscreen not in wiper sweep

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 MLN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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