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EG03 FBD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,063 mi
Last recorded171,063 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 171,063 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily blacked hard to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive waight limiter mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis bump stop areas poor repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers new bushes corroded casings (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security steps both sides,front rad mount sills inner outer front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and minor leaks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened blacked bushes perrishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushes also perrishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 171,060 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill heavy corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Chassis is in a dangerous weak condition

Pass 22 Nov 2019 169,621 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle advise "wax oil"

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 163,392 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2017 158,452 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 158,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 156,316 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 156,316 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 156,151 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings STEP WITHIN 30CM SEAT MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL HOLED WITHIN 30CM REAR SPRING FRONT EYE (UNDER STEP MOUNT) (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings HOLED REAR SPRING FRONT EYE (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR SPRING FRONT EYE MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR REAR SPRING MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Centre STEP INSECURE

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 142,106 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f inner arch but not within a prescried area

Corrosion to n/s/f inner sill but not within a prescried area

Corrosion to o/s step but not within a prescribed area

Corrosion to o/s/f inner arch but not within a prescribed area

Corrosion to o/s/f inner sill but not within a prescried area

N/S mirror back missing but no jagged edge

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 142,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant low

Corrosion to n/s/f inner arch but not within a prescried area

Corrosion to n/s/f inner sill but not within a prescried area

Corrosion to o/s step but not within a prescribed area

Corrosion to o/s/f inner arch but not within a prescribed area

Corrosion to o/s/f inner sill but not within a prescried area

N/S mirror back missing but no jagged edge

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 128,117 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 128,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,241 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 106,539 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 106,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 94,997 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 94,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 87,598 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 77,483 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 66,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 66,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 49,555 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 FBD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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