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EF03 NWU

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

245,148 mi
Last recorded245,148 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 NWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2018 245,148 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body floor sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 242,566 miles

Front windscreen is damaged Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake performance just meets the pass standard (3.1.6b) both sides outer body sill sections are corrodded wheel arch sections are corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system is deteriorated

nearside front lower ball joint is worn not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

nearside rear outer body sill section is corroded to excess - not considered to be structural or supportive panelling

Pass 10 Aug 2016 240,060 miles

Front windscreen is damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake performance just meets the pass standard (3.1.6b)

both sides outer body sill sections are corrodded

exhaust system is deteriorated

wheel arch sections are corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 224,839 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 208,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advanced corrossion at rear cross member

exhaust system is deteriorated

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2013 203,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrossion at an advanced state resulting in 2 holes detected at nearside rear outer panel section not considered to be supportive panelling .

offside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread .

rear cross member is corrodded not considered to be excessive .

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 193,191 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advanced wear detected at offside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

corrossion at an advanced state detected at offside rear seat belt mounting area.

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear panel section ( non - supportive paelling ) corrodded to excess.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 183,491 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 174,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 170,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 162,429 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 158,219 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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EF03 NWU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF03 NWU, 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 NWU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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