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EG03 ETX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,781 mi
Last recorded165,781 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 165,781 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

signs of corrosion to brake pipes and connectors

Fail 7 Jan 2014 165,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion to exhaust

signs of corrosion to brake pipes and connectors

Pass 27 Jun 2011 165,341 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 164,428 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 164,428 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 153,561 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 153,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 129,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 113,940 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 113,937 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 95,180 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 ETX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EG03 ETX, 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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What year was EG03 ETX registered?

EG03 ETX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is EG03 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 ETX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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