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EG03 VAM

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,769 mi
Last recorded146,769 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 146,769 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 145,741 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 144,045 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 138,644 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 138,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 133,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 133,331 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 128,279 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 122,631 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,697 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 103,754 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 93,205 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,863 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,201 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,540 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 VAM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG03 VAM registered?

EG03 VAM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is EG03 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 VAM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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