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EG03 EWT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,933 mi
Last recorded128,933 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 EWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 128,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength swinging shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength swinging shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 123,136 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/underside of vehicle allover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 116,783 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2017 116,783 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 111,695 miles

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

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

n/s/r chassis corroded by brake compensator valve,

rear cross member corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 30 Sep 2016 111,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger by rear most spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r chassis corroded by brake compensator valve,

rear cross member corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise new wiper blades

Fail 7 Oct 2014 100,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise new wiper blades

Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,281 miles

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

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

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

n/s fromt tyre also has sidewall damage

Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,810 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

the nearside front tyre is cut on the outer side wall but no cord or ply is visable at this time

Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,161 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres are worn on the outer side walls no cord or ply showing

Fail 16 Sep 2010 76,161 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

both rear tyres are worn on the outer side walls no cord or ply showing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,232 miles

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

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

front plate cracked and deteriated but still readable.

rear reg plate deteriated but readable.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 69,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sceen has damage outside swept area

Pass 22 Sep 2008 69,402 miles

sceen has damage outside swept area

Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,813 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,177 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 EWT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EWT, 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 EWT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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