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EJ03 PCY

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

538,261 mi
Last recorded538,261 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 PCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 538,261 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all welding coated in protective

Fail 20 Nov 2018 538,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2008 102,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 102,855 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,171 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,053 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 64,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

sticker in offside of screen but not seriously restricting view

wipers poor

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 PCY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 PCY, 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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What year was EJ03 PCY registered?

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

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