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EP03 FTZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,260 mi
Last recorded77,260 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 FTZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 77,260 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 76,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 75,358 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 75,338 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,862 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,468 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 73,454 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 72,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,965 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Handbrake warning light inoperative

Small chip in windscreen Zone B

Fail 26 Apr 2012 56,965 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Handbrake warning light inoperative

Small chip in windscreen Zone B

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,476 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 49,476 miles

Brake pump/compressor leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,861 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 40,861 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,963 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 23,152 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,141 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 4,046 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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EP03 FTZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FTZ, 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 EP03 FTZ registered?

EP03 FTZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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