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EG03 EWC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,458 mi
Last recorded155,458 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 155,458 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 155,455 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 298,080 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 298,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 298,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 295,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 294,291 miles

Coolant leak signs of leak thermo housing and connecting hose ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight tightness noticed when wheel turned by hand

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (borderline) (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer - tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 294,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak signs of leak thermo housing and connecting hose ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight tightness noticed when wheel turned by hand

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (borderline) (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer - tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 290,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline (2.7.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear slight bind noticed when wheel turned by hand

Oil leak leaks ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

propshaft center bush deteriorating

various corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Jun 2017 290,629 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear slight bind noticed when wheel turned by hand

Oil leak leaks ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

propshaft center bush deteriorating

various corrosion underneath

Pass 11 May 2016 288,568 miles

beavertail body cracking

front number plate slight worn

slight play in front roll ar link arm

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 27 Apr 2016 288,476 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play propsharft centre bearing worn (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

beavertail body cracking

front number plate slight worn

slight play in front roll ar link arm

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 13 May 2015 286,300 miles

front number plate breaking up

n/s rear spring weak

pedal rubbers split

slight oil around steering rack

Fail 11 May 2015 286,300 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front number plate breaking up

n/s rear spring weak

pedal rubbers split

slight oil around steering rack

Pass 19 May 2014 286,178 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 286,178 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly worn

lift in propsharft centre bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 273,562 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 210,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 195,086 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 190,546 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 184,791 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 184,791 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 158,331 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 121,193 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 EWC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EWC, 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 EWC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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