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EG03 VAD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,005 mi
Last recorded180,005 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 180,005 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 178,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 175,092 miles

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

both sills are corroded to limits.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 172,327 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust corroded

nearside body sill corroded

rear bump stops missing

under bonnet and under van corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 169,867 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust very corroded not blowing at this time

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 21 Sep 2012 169,867 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust very corroded not blowing at this time

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 166,382 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear bump stop midding

under side of van and under side of bonnet corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 166,320 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear bump stop midding

under side of van and under side of bonnet corroded

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 163,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both inner front wings and under side of van corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 158,919 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

under side of van corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 158,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

under side of van corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2008 154,248 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advice parking brake adjusted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 154,248 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advice parking brake adjusted

Pass 18 Jul 2007 149,469 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 145,849 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 145,849 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 VAD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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