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EG03 EWF

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

203,498 mi
Last recorded203,498 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 EWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 203,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 198,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

underside covered in undersill

Pass 23 Aug 2023 196,873 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 196,616 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 196,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 280,973 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 280,424 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 279,818 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 278,747 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 272,714 miles

Handbrake lever high

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 272,714 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Handbrake lever high

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 259,464 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 258,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 253,398 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 241,730 miles

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

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

Offside rear chassic slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 220,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 220,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 206,318 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 206,316 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 186,736 miles

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 186,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 172,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 162,826 miles

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front number plate cracked

n/s front wheelbearing shows signs of wear

rear number plate slightly loose

some rear seats slightly loose

Pass 29 Jan 2009 152,254 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s front & n/s rear tyres perished

n/s rear brakes weaker

Fail 27 Jan 2009 152,074 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s front & n/s rear tyres perished

n/s rear brakes weaker

Pass 4 Aug 2008 142,868 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 142,666 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

bad connections in number plate lights

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front tyre wall perished

n/s front wheelbearing shows signs of wear

n/s rear service brake weaker

Pass 29 Jan 2008 135,171 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 135,170 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

bad connection in 1 number plate light

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front lamp dim

n/s rear brakes weaker

Pass 20 Jul 2007 126,394 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 118,239 miles

front discs and pads low

Pass 31 Jul 2006 104,674 miles

1 courtesy light inoperative

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 104,674 miles

1 courtesy light inoperative

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 86,797 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 86,650 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 EWF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 EWF, 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 EWF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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