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EA03 ZBL

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,461 mi
Last recorded94,461 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BUMP STOPS HANGING OFF

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE 2MM CRACKING IN TREADS (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT 2MM CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

WHOLE UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE BOBY AND COMPONENTS VERY SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 94,461 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion DOOR MIRROR SURROUND (6.1.C.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded LOWER CENTRAL NEARSIDE INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE INNER FLOOR STEP AREA (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE LOWER CENTRAL INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing FRONT CENTRAL (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR LOWER FRONT OF INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR LOWER INNER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS RAIL VISABLE OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS RAIL ABOVE BUMP STOP (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR LOWER INNER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BUMP STOPS HANGING OFF

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE 2MM CRACKING IN TREADS (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT 2MM CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

WHOLE UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE BOBY AND COMPONENTS VERY SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 94,453 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR SURROUND (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working OFFSIDE INOP (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT INNER FLOOR / STEP AREA (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE LOWER CENTRAL INNER SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE LOWER CENTRAL INNER SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing FRONT CENTRAL (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR LOWER / FRONT OF INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR LOWER INNER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS RAIL / VISABLE @ OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS RAIL ABOVE BUMPSTOP AREA (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR LOWER INNER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMPSTOP HANGING OFF

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMPSTOP HANGING OFF

Oil leak GEARBOX AREA ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT 2MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / OUTER SIDEWALL SCRUBBED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT 2MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / OUTER SIDEWALL SCRUBBED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR 2MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

WHOLE UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS / VERY SCABBY / RUSTY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 94,444 miles

Central Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor/step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded central inner sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower front of inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail, visible @ o/s/front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded central inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail above bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 90,831 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 80,757 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 64,162 miles

driver and passanger seat belts slightly fluffy

exhaust middle support corroded

power steering slightly leaking

Pass 1 May 2012 58,326 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2011 51,249 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 39,335 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 39,335 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,953 miles

all tyres starting to crack on walls

rear index plate deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2007 22,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,795 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 ZBL 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 71.4%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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