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EO03 ORU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,273 mi
Last recorded166,273 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 ORU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 166,273 miles

Corrosion to chassis rails

Corrosion to front wheel arches

Corrosion to offside & nearside rear inner wheel arches / floor pans

corrosion to inner & outer wheel arches

Fail 14 Dec 2016 166,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Corrosion to chassis rails

Corrosion to front wheel arches

Corrosion to offside & nearside rear inner wheel arches / floor pans

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to inner & outer wheel arches

Pass 23 Dec 2015 142,993 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 124,199 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 124,199 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 108,480 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

Pass 12 Feb 2014 108,480 miles

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

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,570 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

slight corrosion rear end of nearside sill

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,852 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking and will need attention in the very near futre

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracking and will need attention in the near futre

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,817 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,579 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,679 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,253 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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EO03 ORU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EO03 ORU, 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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EO03 ORU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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