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EG03 ETF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,009 mi
Last recorded108,009 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 108,009 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,423 miles

Vehicle underside and components becoming corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 96,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor seam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor seam (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front step corroding and holed not prescribed area

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

coolant low

exhaust deteriorating

heavy corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to inner and outer sills and rear chassis

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 89,255 miles

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to inner and outer sills and rear chassis

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion to chassis and outer sills

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,056 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

light corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,140 miles

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

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

front springs corroding

general corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2012 72,137 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

front springs corroding

general corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,339 miles

all rear chassis members are covered in surface corrosion

both inner sills are weak and corroded

both outter sills are weak and corroded in places

nearside rear door shut to sill is weak and corroded

underside of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2011 67,338 miles

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

all rear chassis members are covered in surface corrosion

both inner sills are weak and corroded

both outter sills are weak and corroded in places

underside of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,872 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 25 Nov 2009 57,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,213 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 106,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,842 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 46,699 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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EG03 ETF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ETF, 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 ETF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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