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EO03 VVP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

136,614 mi
Last recorded136,614 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 VVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 136,614 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle outer body corroded in places and damaged

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2026 136,614 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut housing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

nearside side step area corroded but not a perscribed area

vehicle outer body corroded in places and damaged

vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle underneath is corroded in places

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 5 Dec 2024 130,182 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch area x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underside of vehicle is covered in debris/mud

Vehicle has various areas of corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2023 126,119 miles

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

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Fail 4 Dec 2023 126,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 2 Nov 2022 123,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 114,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 104,831 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 104,825 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,399 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,249 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 84,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,372 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 79,372 miles

Centre window(s) missing sliding door middle (6.9.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure first row seats outer buckle (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,729 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 75,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,070 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 70,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

battery charge light on

Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,052 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 70,052 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,706 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,345 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 64,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,342 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,948 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 VVP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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