MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered heavily in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust silencers corroded and delaminating
rear arch to floor sections corroded and holed
rear cross member corroded & holed but not within prescribed area
rear sill sections corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas
rears lamps damaged
Brake insecure both front flexible hoses insecure (1.1.21 (c))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust fowling fuel tank (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt chalked in yellow ( under bonnet) (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s step to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r outer edge chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently & o/s hinge loose (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks under bonnet (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust fowling fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed rear doors (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered heavily in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured o/s inner wing and n/s/f underneath vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
exhaust silencers corroded and delaminating
hand brake effort just met requirements on brake roller test
n/s mirror back missing
no body markers working
o/s inner wing corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
powersteering pipe insecure
rear arch to floor sections corroded and holed
rear cross member corroded & holed but not within prescribed area
rear sill sections corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas
rears lamps damaged
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front under chassis legs corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear bump stops missing
exhaust silencers corroded
n/s chassis leg wiring insecure
nearside mirror back missing
o/s/r sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area
power steering pipes loose
rear cross member corroded and holed not in prescribed areas
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn both centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose front prop to gearbox (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt missing front prop to gear box (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
exhaust silencers corroded
gearbox bell housing bolt loose
n/s chassis leg wiring insecure
nearside mirror back missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front under chassis legs corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear bump stops missing
o/s/r sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area
power steering pipes loose
rear cross member corroded and holed not in prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both bump stops missing
exhaust silencers corroded
nearside rear floor starting to corrode
offside step starting to corrode
power steering pipe insecure
wiring insecure n/s chassis leg
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust system insecure fowling tank (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both bump stops missing
exhaust silencers corroded
nearside rear floor starting to corrode
offside step starting to corrode
power steering pipe insecure
wiring insecure n/s chassis leg
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides side valance (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner plus outer sills (5.2.6)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front both disc wron
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front both disc wron
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight movement in o/s front wheel bearing
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EP03 EXH is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 EP03 EXH, 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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EP03 EXH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2003.
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