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EP03 FYM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,312 mi
Last recorded114,312 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 114,312 miles

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

Exhaust central box corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 114,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust central box corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 111,903 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.4.3 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 111,816 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both door steps and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both wheel arches and flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment Excessive cuts and cracks (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.4.3 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 110,410 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 107,644 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 107,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is over 10 years old and perishing badly

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 104,117 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,056 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

reverse light not working

Fail 17 Oct 2018 102,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

reverse light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,262 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f brake disc in poor condition

oil leak

reverse lights not working

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2017 99,262 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake disc in poor condition

oil leak

reverse lights not working

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,840 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,936 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 86,936 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,944 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops missing.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,958 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,490 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall perished

Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,724 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 75,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,776 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,742 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 67,132 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 54,787 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 FYM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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