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EG03 SGZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,594 mi
Last recorded87,594 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,594 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 87,524 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 86,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,816 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 82,816 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,134 miles

rear chassis rails have corrosion forming

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,913 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,924 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,130 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,609 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,377 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,447 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,586 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,532 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 SGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

EG03 SGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is EG03 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 SGZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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