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EO03 UUW

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,326 mi
Last recorded198,326 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 UUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 198,326 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 198,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills corroded. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis corroded. (6.6.1)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis. (6.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroded in places. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 192,759 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 192,759 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 187,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 187,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 176,129 miles

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

chassis corroding but ok

exhaust tailpipe missing

very slight play in o/s/f tie rod (steering rack)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 175,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear bump stops missing

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

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

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

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

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

Tailpipe missing from exhaust

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 26 Mar 2012 162,821 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 146,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 128,260 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 128,260 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

brake pedal rubber starting to spilt

n/s fog lamp rear n/working

Pass 23 Mar 2009 111,885 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 95,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,169 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 79,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 65,016 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 UUW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

EO03 UUW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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