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EA03 VBV

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

178,612 mi
Last recorded178,612 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 178,612 miles

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

all floor area generally corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 178,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all floor area generally corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 169,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 158,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 139,252 miles

advise o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2014 134,073 miles

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

Near side rear bumpstop missing

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

Slight corrosion all round

Pass 16 Mar 2013 124,254 miles

Near side inner/outter sill/wheel arch corroded

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

Off side outter/inner sill corroded

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

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

Slight corroding on chassie

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 114,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,655 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear sill corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side mirror damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,644 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,702 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,315 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 VBV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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