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EG03 ETD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

281,230 mi
Last recorded281,230 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 ETD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 281,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 272,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 271,003 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 261,002 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 259,226 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 259,226 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 251,162 miles

end float in both rear hubs

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

o/s door mirror cracked

windscreen cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2012 244,065 miles

discs worn

leaf spring bushes slightky worn

o/s mirror cracked

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 244,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

discs worn

leaf spring bushes slightky worn

o/s mirror cracked

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 235,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 226,015 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 215,283 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 185,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S mirror cracked

small cracks in tread of O/S/F tyre

wear on inner and outer edge of O/S/F tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2008 185,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S mirror cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small cracks in tread of O/S/F tyre

wear on inner and outer edge of O/S/F tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2007 151,514 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 151,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 114,955 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 114,955 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ETD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EG03 ETD, 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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EG03 ETD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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