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EG03 ODB

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,540 mi
Last recorded213,540 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 ODB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 213,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 213,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 211,991 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 211,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 204,705 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 200,559 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 194,885 miles

BRAKE ANTI SLIP CLOSE TO LIMIT

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 194,885 miles

BRAKE ANTI SLIP CLOSE TO LIMIT

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 177,090 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 177,090 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 157,641 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 157,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 136,228 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 135,355 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE. FRONT DISCS NEED CHANGING SOON. FRONT BRAKEPIPES RUSTING

Pass 29 Apr 2010 131,195 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r backing plate moist with oil

Fail 27 Apr 2010 131,187 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r backing plate moist with oil

Pass 20 Oct 2008 109,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front discs corroded

n/s/f wing damaged and loose

n/s/r backplate wet,hub or wheel cylinder leaking? brake imbalance indicates shoes could be contaminated/wet.

o/s mirror broken and loose

o/s top corner of bonnet damaged and catching

o/s/f tyre perished

play in rack arms

Fail 17 Oct 2008 109,257 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f wing damaged and loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs corroded

n/s/r backplate wet,hub or wheel cylinder leaking? brake imbalance indicates shoes could be contaminated/wet.

o/s mirror broken and loose

o/s top corner of bonnet damaged and catching

o/s/f tyre perished

play in rack arms

Pass 9 Oct 2007 89,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 89,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 75,973 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 ODB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol 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 ODB, 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 ODB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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