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EP03 TTU

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

243,685 mi
Last recorded243,685 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 TTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 243,685 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 240,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside locker door insecure

nearside mirror cover missing

park brake effort 18%

some body bolts insecure/broken

Fail 6 Nov 2019 240,940 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front side lights come on very dull with foot brake applied

nearside locker door insecure

nearside mirror cover missing

park brake effort 18%

some body bolts insecure/broken

Pass 7 Nov 2018 238,512 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front some play in steering rack

Offside Front wheel bearing slight leak of grease

nearside locker door insecure

some body mounting bolts broken

Fail 27 Oct 2018 238,496 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Body component insecure bolts insercue (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insercue (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front some play in steering rack

Offside Front wheel bearing slight leak of grease

Offside Rear flasher lamp insercue

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 236,150 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust in poor condition

nearside side locker door insecure

offside front brake hose securing clamp bolt loose

some body bolts broken,some body bolts insecure

some corrosion to steps and cab floor and chassis rails/cross members

Fail 27 Jul 2016 236,132 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Fuel pipe insecure filler hose on to fuel tank,clip insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

nearside side locker door insecure

number plate lamp slightly insecure

offside front brake hose securing clamp bolt loose

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

some body bolts broken,some body bolts insecure

some corrosion to steps and cab floor and chassis rails/cross members

some side marker lights missing and not working

Pass 2 Feb 2015 232,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 232,966 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 226,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

prop shaft centre bush worn

Fail 25 Nov 2013 226,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

prop shaft centre bush worn

Pass 19 Sep 2012 218,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 217,413 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 217,413 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 212,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2010

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 194,625 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 194,614 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 167,902 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 167,902 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 134,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Aug 2006 134,172 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside of steering rack

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 TTU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EP03 TTU, 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 TTU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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