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EA03 VEF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,650 mi
Last recorded149,650 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VEF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 149,650 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 149,425 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 148,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight exhaust leak at egr pipe

Fail 5 Dec 2018 148,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating corroded discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight exhaust leak at egr pipe

Pass 22 Jun 2016 136,938 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 134,856 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 123,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 123,045 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 114,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 104,963 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 104,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,437 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,769 miles

efficiency on n/s/r service and parking brake low in comparison to o/s/r.parking brake efficiency only just reached.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 71,763 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

efficiency on n/s/r service and parking brake low in comparison to o/s/r.parking brake efficiency only just reached.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,746 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,308 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 47,302 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,563 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 VEF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for EA03 VEF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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