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EG03 EZE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

234,842 mi
Last recorded234,842 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 234,842 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Underside of chassis surface rust

Fail 28 Jun 2024 234,740 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Stop nut missing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Entrance/exit step significantly damaged (9.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Slightly insecure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Entrance/exit door excessively deteriorated Sliding door upper hinge worn (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside 2 windows and frame missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 231,240 miles

Nearside Lower Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition corrosion (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers step inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 231,240 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Mounting perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition corrosion (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers step inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 220,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 219,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 207,767 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 207,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt buckle missing seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 195,732 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 6 Nov 2017 195,731 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake vacuum pump gasket has slight oil leak

oil leak around engine sump

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Nov 2016 185,326 miles

Rear outline marker lamp(s) slightly discoloured nearside centre (1.1.B.1f)

slightly rust at offside front wheel arch

spare wheel missing

Fail 2 Nov 2016 185,326 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear outline marker lamp(s) slightly discoloured nearside centre (1.1.B.1f)

offside centre sill has slight corrosion

slightly rust at offside front wheel arch

spare wheel missing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 176,396 miles

offside front door mirror has slight crack

Pass 4 Sep 2012 114,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

seat belt clasps attachments broken/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 70,818 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 54,603 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,603 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 36,119 miles

1 o/s/f wiper blade slight deteriorated †2 o/s/r wiper blade split †3 slight sratching on o/s/f off windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 36,119 miles

1 o/s/f wiper blade slight deteriorated †2 o/s/r wiper blade split †3 slight sratching on o/s/f off windscreen

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 EZE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EZE, 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 EZE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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