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EG03 FBC

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,286 mi
Last recorded222,286 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 FBC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 222,286 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 216,352 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 216,352 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 196,633 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Stabiliser bar ()

Fail 28 Aug 2018 196,633 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Stabiliser bar ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 176,647 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2017 176,647 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 154,827 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,776 miles

Power steering fluid low

Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,016 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 114,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 92,213 miles

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

Slight noise when nearside front wheel rotates. Suspect front wheel bearing is wearing?

Pass 7 Aug 2013 92,213 miles

Slight noise when nearside front wheel rotates. Suspect front wheel bearing is wearing?

Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,378 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn from inner edge

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2011 74,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 74,045 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,941 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,818 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,220 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 FBC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBC, 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 FBC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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