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EG03 ERX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,409 mi
Last recorded141,409 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 ERX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 141,409 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 141,409 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 129,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2013 117,635 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 104,056 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 97,059 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 97,059 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 92,854 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 92,854 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,232 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 79,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 64,155 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,780 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 47,780 miles

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

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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EG03 ERX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EG03 ERX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG03 ERX registered?

EG03 ERX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is EG03 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 ERX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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