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EG03 EXZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

166,382 mi
Last recorded166,382 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 166,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ doorstep (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring mount chassey and floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassey (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring mount / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring mount x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

slight noice from offside front bearing

temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2015 157,845 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 157,845 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 150,662 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 150,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 142,725 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Nov 2013 142,725 miles

general corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Oct 2012 134,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 134,269 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 127,848 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 127,848 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear bump stops loose

Fail 18 Oct 2010 117,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 117,385 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 101,393 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated(195 70 15C)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 101,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated(195 70 15C)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 87,338 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2008 87,333 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 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 19 Sep 2008 87,333 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 69,237 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,505 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 54,505 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 EXZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 EXZ, 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 EXZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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