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EJ03 WRG

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

281,783 mi
Last recorded281,783 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 281,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 273,430 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 262,945 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heavy corrosion to various areas but not within a prescribed area

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Apr 2013 262,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heavy corrosion to various areas but not within a prescribed area

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 249,638 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 249,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 241,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s front door step corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Apr 2011 241,144 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s front door step corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Mar 2010 213,996 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion to outer sills

Fail 24 Mar 2010 213,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2009 212,052 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 193,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 157,083 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 157,083 miles

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight dampness on both rear shock absorbers

slight imbalance on 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 WRG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WRG, 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 WRG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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