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EJ03 WSE

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests42 (28 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

368,243 mi
Last recorded368,243 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

28 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 368,243 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Chassis & suspension components undersealed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2021 363,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 363,346 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 359,901 miles

Vehicle chassis undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 357,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 355,262 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 352,290 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 352,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 343,654 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 342,169 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 337,268 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides bump stop member rustes (6.1.B.2)

Rear both sides bump stop mountings missing

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Nov 2016 334,749 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 334,747 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step/floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 334,613 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 328,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion side chassis member rusted (6.1.B.2)

Rear bump stop mountings worn

Fail 26 Apr 2016 328,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion side chassis member rusted (6.1.B.2)

Rear bump stop mountings worn

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 323,542 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 323,542 miles

Lower Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 314,084 miles

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

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

some body damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2014 303,741 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

spare wheel mounting bracket rusted

Pass 14 Apr 2014 286,681 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 279,273 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 279,166 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear Registration plate lamp lens missing

offside rear (centre/rear) Body damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2013 264,981 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 258,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advanced imballance in rear service brakes

both front tryes wearing on inner edged

crack in n/s of windscreen, outside swept area

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged, but not exposing tyre structure

Fail 19 Nov 2012 258,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advanced imballance in rear service brakes

both front tryes wearing on inner edged

crack in n/s of windscreen, outside swept area

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged, but not exposing tyre structure

Fail 14 Nov 2012 258,178 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advanced imballance in rear service brakes

both front tryes wearing on inner edged

crack in n/s of windscreen, outside swept area

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged, but not exposing tyre structure

Pass 13 Apr 2012 228,617 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 203,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch & brake pedal rubbers worn

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 189,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing & brake pedal worn

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s sliding door damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2010 166,939 miles

clutch & brake pedal rubbers worn

front both sides brake discs worn & lipped

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 151,896 miles

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

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 151,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 140,555 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 140,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 23 Apr 2009 117,921 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 117,909 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 112,082 miles

both wiper blades worn

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre side wall split

Fail 10 Oct 2008 111,317 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

both wiper blades worn

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre side wall split

Pass 21 Apr 2008 103,065 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 103,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 99,294 miles

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

engine oil leak

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 WSE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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

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