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EG03 EWL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,796 mi
Last recorded133,796 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 133,796 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 133,796 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 117,871 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 117,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 113,041 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 113,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,020 miles

Oil leak

clonking from front end

Fail 12 Nov 2013 108,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

clonking from front end

Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,854 miles

front discs slight wear. under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,274 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and worn

both headlamps damaged

both rear bumper end caps insecure

both rear side markers inop

both rear tyres low tread strong advise

front brake discs worn

front no/plate damaged

n/s door mirror cover insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2011 82,267 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and worn

both headlamps damaged

both rear bumper end caps insecure

both rear side markers inop

both rear tyres low tread strong advise

front brake discs worn

front no/plate damaged

n/s door mirror cover insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,881 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,681 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 25,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,304 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 EWL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EWL, 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 EWL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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