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EG03 FAF

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

309,127 mi
Last recorded309,127 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 FAF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 309,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s ( rear ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 285,990 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 272,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ouer sills corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 260,846 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 246,569 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 237,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 204,910 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 183,592 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 183,412 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 183,412 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 172,802 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2007 156,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2007 156,710 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 May 2007 134,515 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 5 Dec 2006 119,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 98,315 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

cuts in nearside rear tyre sidewall

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2005 83,315 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 58,995 miles

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

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 FAF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FAF, 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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What year was EG03 FAF registered?

EG03 FAF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is EG03 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 FAF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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