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EN03 BAA

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,538 mi
Last recorded179,538 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 BAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 179,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 178,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / under body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 178,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 176,281 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 172,593 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 172,593 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 162,459 miles

General engine/gearbox oil leaks

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OS Front lower suspension ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2018 159,387 miles

Nearside innersil and step advanced corrosion

Fail 31 May 2018 159,387 miles

Nearside innersil and step advanced corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 156,521 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 154,716 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 154,713 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 154,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 151,774 miles

Auxillary drive belt tensioner faulty

Engine timing chain rattling

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 151,705 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Auxillary drive belt tensioner faulty

Both rear Bump stops deteriorated & deteatching from mounts

Clutch pedal rubber deteriorated/worn

Engine timing chain rattling

Fire Extinguisher not secure

Nearside Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 143,988 miles

o/s steering arm slight wear

Pass 20 May 2013 136,252 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 126,885 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 126,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 117,480 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 117,413 miles

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 107,625 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 107,620 miles

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 20 May 2009 98,869 miles

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST BELOW LIMIT

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

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

Fail 13 May 2008 85,256 miles

Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 85,256 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,839 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 55,187 miles

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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EN03 BAA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 EN03 BAA, 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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EN03 BAA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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