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EG03 EVF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,434 mi
Last recorded195,434 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 EVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 195,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 195,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 184,518 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 172,722 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 172,722 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 155,492 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 155,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 230,232 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing/broked

Fail 20 Jun 2014 130,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear suspension bump stops missing/broked

Pass 18 May 2013 124,055 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 May 2013 124,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 117,981 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 117,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tail lights, fog light & brake lights affected when indicators & hazards are on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 110,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,872 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 88,104 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 80,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

No tyre on spare wheel.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 67,950 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

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 EVF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EVF, 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 EVF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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