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EO03 UUS

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,762 mi
Last recorded133,762 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 UUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 133,762 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced *** inner/outer sills excessively corroded/holed in various places*** (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ***inner/outer sills excessively corroded/holed in various places*** (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/os inner wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns/os perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ***possible internal clutch slave cylinder leaking[hidden from view]/gets stuck in gear intermittently*** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 130,677 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 130,675 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 130,281 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 130,255 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 125,579 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 125,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 120,989 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 120,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 115,888 miles

both n/s tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 108,437 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 108,181 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 76,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,037 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,609 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 5,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 5,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 2,852 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 2,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2006 2,820 miles

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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EO03 UUS is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EO03 UUS, 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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What year was EO03 UUS registered?

EO03 UUS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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