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EP03 FVM

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

261,507 mi
Last recorded261,507 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 FVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 261,507 miles

both front inner sills corroded/holed

o/s/f inner wing holed by corrosion

o/s/r inner and outer side panels corroded/damaged/holed

Fail 6 Jul 2017 261,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front inner sills corroded/holed

o/s/f inner wing holed by corrosion

o/s/r inner and outer side panels corroded/damaged/holed

Pass 24 Jun 2016 245,212 miles

front suspension top mounting tight

Fail 23 Jun 2016 245,212 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front suspension top mounting tight

Pass 7 Jul 2015 230,320 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 230,320 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 191,881 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 156,152 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 135,062 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 128,142 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 119,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 108,730 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 93,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,283 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 FVM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FVM, 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 FVM registered?

EP03 FVM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is EP03 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 FVM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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