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EJ03 OFB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

245,017 mi
Last recorded245,017 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 OFB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 245,017 miles

both lower arm rear bushes poor condition

crack in windscreen

o/s front tyre is getting low inner edge

slight oil leak

slight play in steering

Fail 19 Sep 2014 245,017 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both lower arm rear bushes poor condition

crack in windscreen

o/s front tyre is getting low inner edge

slight oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Sep 2013 224,452 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

center exhaust poor condition

slight oil leak

slight play in steering

Fail 11 Sep 2013 224,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

center exhaust poor condition

o/s front coil spring corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 25 Aug 2012 206,304 miles

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

drivers inner door step badly corroded (not prescribed area)

front brake discs worn

offside rear brake readings low

Fail 24 Aug 2012 206,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

drivers inner door step badly corroded (not prescribed area)

front brake discs worn

offside rear brake readings low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 186,613 miles

door steps poor condition

n/s outer sill corroded not within stress point

n/s rear tyre geting low

Fail 24 Aug 2011 186,613 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

door steps poor condition

n/s outer sill corroded not within stress point

n/s rear tyre geting low

o/s front brake pads geting low

Pass 28 Jul 2010 158,892 miles

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2010 158,892 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 132,738 miles

front lower arm rearmost bushes perishing

o/s/r tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Jul 2009 132,712 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front lower arm rearmost bushes perishing

n/s/f bumper loose

o/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2008 109,235 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 109,233 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2007 84,673 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s mirror incorrect glass fitted †n/s mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 3 May 2006 72,762 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 72,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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 OFB 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 52.9%.

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 OFB, 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 EJ03 OFB registered?

EJ03 OFB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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