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EF03 UTT

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,505 mi
Last recorded127,505 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 UTT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,505 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail @ rear (6.1.A.1)

Nearside floor pan corroded @ front

Nearside inner sill corroded @ front

Nearside outer sill corroded

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Offside floor pan corroded @ rear

Offside outer sill corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 127,505 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail @ rear (6.1.A.1)

Nearside floor pan corroded @ front

Nearside inner sill corroded @ front

Nearside outer sill corroded

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Offside floor pan corroded @ rear

Offside outer sill corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 115,189 miles

various corrosion, chassis and sills

Fail 9 Mar 2017 114,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front chassis leg corroded

Sliding door step corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,890 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 108,707 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 100,854 miles

corrosion front of n/s/f inner wing not within precribed area

corrosion n/s inner sill panel mid section not within precribed area

floor panel corroded o/s/r inner wing

front wheel arches taped up at time of test

n/s/f fog light damaged

o/s/f inner panel corroded near step

o/s/f inner wing front and rear sections corroded not within precribed area

Fail 18 Jun 2015 100,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion front of n/s/f inner wing not within precribed area

floor panel corroded o/s/r inner wing

front wheel arches taped up at time of test

n/s/f fog light damaged

o/s/f inner panel corroded near step

o/s/f inner wing front and rear sections corroded not within precribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,742 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion inner section of n/s side panel not within prescribed area

corrosion inner section of o/s side panel not within prescribed area

corrosion n/s/r inner section of side panel not within 30 cm of prescribed area

corrosion o/s/f inner wing front and rear section not within 30 cm of prescribed area

n/s/r bump stop missing

ns/f wheel arch taped up at time of test

o/s/f wheel taped up at time of test

o/s/r bump stop insecure

o/s/r inner wheel arch floor panel corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 11 Jun 2014 91,742 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion inner section of n/s side panel not within prescribed area

corrosion inner section of o/s side panel not within prescribed area

corrosion n/s/r inner section of side panel not within 30 cm of prescribed area

corrosion o/s/f inner wing front and rear section not within 30 cm of prescribed area

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop insecure

o/s/r inner wheel arch floor panel corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 15 Jun 2013 81,724 miles

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

drivebelt slightly frayed

wiperblades noisey on screen

Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,329 miles

alternator belt slightly frayed

hole at n/s/r quarter/inner wheel arch

n/s/f fog lamp inop

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

slight corrosion to o/s/r quarter/inner wheel arch

small hole at n/s/r inner sill

wipers not clearing screen very well

Fail 19 Jun 2012 72,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

alternator belt slightly frayed

hole at n/s/r quarter/inner wheel arch

n/s/f fog lamp inop

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

slight corrosion to o/s/r quarter/inner wheel arch

small hole at n/s/r inner sill

wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r bump stop insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2011 62,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2010 52,079 miles

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

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

slight corrosion n/s/r sill section

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,381 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,750 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 33,214 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 22,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 22,856 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 UTT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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