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EA03 YZV

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

194,481 mi
Last recorded194,481 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 194,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer door post damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2017 194,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer door post damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2016 191,017 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 191,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 189,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 189,791 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 186,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 186,974 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 185,623 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 185,623 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 143,134 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 122,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 94,233 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 94,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (6.4.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 71,969 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 71,968 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 YZV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YZV, 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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What year was EA03 YZV registered?

EA03 YZV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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