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EJ03 WRL

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,805 mi
Last recorded177,805 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 177,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 177,789 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 177,730 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 15 May 2015 170,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front steps corroded in non-prescribed area

Pass 12 May 2014 161,637 miles

inner arches and sills heavily undersealed

Fail 7 May 2014 161,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

front steps corroded in non prescribed areas

Pass 28 May 2013 154,968 miles

o/s wing mirror damaged but not affecting view enough to warrant a fail

Fail 21 May 2013 154,968 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s wing mirror damaged but not affecting view enough to warrant a fail

Pass 28 May 2012 138,828 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 111,552 miles

judder on both sides of rear brakes ...just passed

Pass 25 May 2010 81,999 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,514 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 19,743 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 19,743 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 11 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake down on n/s

slight play in n//s of steering rack

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 WRL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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