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EO03 VRW

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,936 mi
Last recorded144,936 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 VRW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 144,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 144,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 144,869 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns+os (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 144,563 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 144,423 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 143,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 143,431 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 143,428 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member ns+os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2018 141,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s + o/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s + o/s wheel arch floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 135,514 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ns+os (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 135,461 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ns+os (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 130,036 miles

centre brake pipe slightly corroded

ns+os front tyres worn

Fail 10 Sep 2015 130,023 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s + o/s front wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 122,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s wiper

o/s wishbone bush cracking

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

rusr spring bushes cracking

rust on chassis +floors +crossmembers +inner wings +under body rust

rust on front & rear brake pipes

rust on steeing pipe

Fail 11 Dec 2013 122,309 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

both wipers

o/s wishbone bush cracking

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

rust on front & rear & front to rear brake pipes

rust on steering pipes

rust on under sills +o/s door step +inner wings +floors +chassis +crossmembers +under body rust

spring bushes cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2012 105,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rust on front inner wings

Fail 3 Dec 2012 105,644 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rust on front inner wings

Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,680 miles

12 seats fitted when tested

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

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

both wipers

Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,814 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,925 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,061 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 57,057 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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 VRW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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