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EF03 EZP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

212,180 mi
Last recorded212,180 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 EZP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 212,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 207,186 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 207,160 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim flat (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Front Bumper insecure nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 200,045 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear reg plate cracked but still able to read from a distance

Fail 22 Sep 2016 199,824 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear reg plate cracked but still able to read from a distance

Pass 25 Sep 2015 152,830 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both top markers not working

centre exhaust rusty

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 152,501 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both top markers not working

centre exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 129,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front inner wheel arch rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2014 129,744 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2013 249,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside top maker not working

Fail 19 Sep 2013 249,427 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside top maker not working

Pass 26 Sep 2012 222,961 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 222,937 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 200,357 miles

Oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front wish bone rear bushies perished

front brake discs worn

offside top marker dim

Fail 22 Sep 2011 200,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front wish bone rear bushies perished

front brake discs worn

offside top marker dim

Pass 23 Sep 2010 171,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

battery light on

foot brake rubber worn

Fail 20 Sep 2010 171,167 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

battery light on

foot brake rubber worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 146,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside rack end

Fail 17 Sep 2009 146,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in nearside rack end

Pass 22 Sep 2008 128,056 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2007 115,601 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 89,335 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 89,335 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged.

nearside front body mount fractured.

nearside rear handbrake cable fouling rear tyre.

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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EF03 EZP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 EF03 EZP, 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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EF03 EZP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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