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EG03 VFA

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,636 mi
Last recorded55,636 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 55,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant empty

Pass 15 Jul 2024 52,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

very slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2024 52,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant level low

very slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2023 50,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 46,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 46,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing Glass (3.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 42,524 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 41,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 40,639 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 39,581 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,492 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 35,063 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 35,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,014 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,448 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 31,072 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,072 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,988 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,894 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,414 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,730 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,456 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 21,454 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,447 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 20,447 miles

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

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 VFA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

EG03 VFA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is EG03 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 VFA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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