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EG03 LCL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,227 mi
Last recorded118,227 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 LCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 118,227 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 118,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front outer sill at various points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 114,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,877 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 108,875 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 103,515 miles

power steering pipes damp

Fail 25 Jul 2017 103,511 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner step area and inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill area (5.2.6)

power steering pipes damp

Pass 28 Jul 2016 97,577 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front inner step area holed wth corrosion outwith prescribed area

Fail 27 Jul 2016 97,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red offside rear light lense incomplete (1.3.2e)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

nearside front inner step area holed wth corrosion outwith prescribed area

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,303 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 91,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,313 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 83,308 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,605 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,601 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,517 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 64,514 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,274 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 57,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,706 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,974 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,970 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,031 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 LCL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LCL, 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 LCL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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