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EG03 EVT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

244,194 mi
Last recorded244,194 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 244,194 miles

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

inner o,s,r tyre close to legal limit

n,s,f wheel arch corroded

o,s,f sill corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 217,936 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 May 2013 217,933 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2012 194,205 miles

N/S/R Wheel binding slightly

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2012 194,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

N/S/R Wheel binding slightly

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2011 170,688 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 166,562 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 29 Apr 2010 166,560 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 21 Aug 2008 159,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r inner tyre has nail in

o/s/f road wheel has rust marks from wheel nuts/studs,may have been run slightly loose?-checked tightness,ok.

various parts of body has acc. damage

Fail 21 Aug 2008 159,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r inner tyre has nail in

o/s/f road wheel has rust marks from wheel nuts/studs,may have been run slightly loose?-checked tightness,ok.

various parts of body has acc. damage

Pass 7 Sep 2007 135,393 miles

nearside mirror damaged

rear wheel arches missing

throttle pedal sticking

Fail 6 Sep 2007 135,393 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

nearside mirror damaged

nearside top marker light inop

rear prop shaft center bearing excessively worn

rear wheel arches missing

throttle pedal sticking

Pass 8 Sep 2006 112,396 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 112,396 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside side gaurd damaged

rear spray flaps missing

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 EVT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

EG03 EVT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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