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EG03 VBL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,435 mi
Last recorded148,435 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 148,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 25 May 2016 148,435 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 148,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 28 May 2015 148,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 146,793 miles

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

front pads and disc getting low

near side rear tyre getting low

off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 20 May 2014 146,793 miles

front pads and disc getting low

near side rear tyre getting low

off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2013 139,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

wear in brake pedal antislip

Pass 10 Jul 2012 132,135 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 120,244 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2011 120,212 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2010 109,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 98,151 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 98,149 miles

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,785 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,357 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,976 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,864 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 VBL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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