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EP03 TUH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,789 mi
Last recorded151,789 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 151,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 144,750 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Both rear position lamps slightly affected by another

Centre exhaust silencers corroding and have a minor leak of exhaust gases

Offside inner sill corroded, not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Play in offside rack arm

Power steering fluid low

Stone chips in windscreen

Various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Apr 2018 144,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Both rear position lamps slightly affected by another

Centre exhaust silencers corroding and have a minor leak of exhaust gases

Offside inner sill corroded, not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Play in offside rack arm

Power steering fluid low

Stone chips in windscreen

Various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 143,384 miles

Centre exhaust leaking

Offside rear sill corroding, not considered to be structual

Power steering fluid level on the minimum

Various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2017 143,218 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor shackle mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded to excess and holed not in perscribed areas

Nearside Front outer sill corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed not in a perscribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

Pass 11 Nov 2015 141,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member weakened and bulging (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner sill corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member weakened and bulging (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 141,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member weakened and bulging (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner sill corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member weakened and bulging (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 135,042 miles

Corrosion to Offside rear chassis rail

Front brake pads low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake pipe corroding

number plate lights a bit dim

Pass 4 Nov 2014 135,042 miles

Corrosion to Offside rear chassis rail

Front brake pads low

Offside front brake pipe corroding

number plate lights a bit dim

Pass 1 Nov 2013 126,797 miles

1x front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Both rear sidelights slightly affected by another

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear chassis rail corroding

Power steering fluid on minimum level

Fail 30 Oct 2013 126,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1x front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Both rear sidelights slightly affected by another

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear chassis rail corroding

Power steering fluid on minimum level

Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,059 miles

Front & rear no plate spacing looks close to limit

Horn not very loud but acceptable

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

o/s headlamp aim pattern poor & glass starting to mist up

Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,057 miles

Front & rear No.plate letter spacing on minimum requirement

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Handbrake travels a long way but not to stop

Parking brake: parking 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s headlamp has no aim pattern but not aimed to dazzle

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

spare tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 87,323 miles

Front to rear S/B/P corroding

No aim pattern O/S headlight(but does not dazzle other road users)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,285 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 73,270 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,588 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,437 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,989 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 TUH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TUH, 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 TUH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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