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EJ03 FLH

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

169,497 mi
Last recorded169,497 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 FLH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 169,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both not excessive (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 169,427 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

welding repairs covered

Pass 10 Aug 2022 159,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 155,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion and underbody area corrosion/sealant applied,unable to properly assess some areas

Fail 4 Jun 2021 155,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion and underbody area corrosion/sealant applied,unable to properly assess some areas

Pass 21 Dec 2019 147,614 miles

Coolant leak n/s engine area pipe ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear inner/outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f bottom balljoint worn/play

o/s/f rear wishbone bush corrosion

plate limit 1.32,averaged 0.86

underbody area corrosion/sealant applied,unable to properly assess some areas

Pass 14 Nov 2018 137,716 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

assorted prior repairs,sealant applied multiple areas,unable to assess condition

coolant present n/s/r engine

emissions tested to plate limit of 1.32,averaged 1.05

front inner wings/subframe/suspension corroding

struggled to open bonnet

Pass 11 Dec 2017 129,126 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 128,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,151 miles

assorted prior underbody/arch repairs,unable to properly assess underbody area due to copious amounts of sealant/paint etc

n/s wiper smearing

Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,049 miles

floor/chassis corrosion,n/s/r arch + o/s/f inner sill holed

unsble to properly assess repair due to sealant etc,refer also prior fail/advise

washer switch worn/poor,wipers smearing

Fail 10 Nov 2015 111,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch non metal repair (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

floor/chassis corrosion,n/s/r arch + o/s/f inner sill holed

washer switch worn/poor,wipers smearing

Pass 18 Nov 2014 102,509 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Nov 2013 91,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 91,884 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,449 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 87,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 80,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant low level

exhaust corroded

floor/chassis seams corroded,rear outer sills corrosion/sealant/prior repairs,unable to properly assess condition

screenwash running out under vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2011 80,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant low level

exhaust corroded

floor/chassis seams corroded,rear outer sills corrosion/sealant/prior repairs,unable to properly assess condition

screenwash running out under vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 70,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 70,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 64,949 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 64,946 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 60,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,523 miles

5 Child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight imbalance rear brakes

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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EJ03 FLH is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ03 FLH, 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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EJ03 FLH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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