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EP03 TUV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,066 mi
Last recorded60,066 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 TUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,066 miles

Significant corrosion to underside

Fail 20 Jul 2016 60,066 miles

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

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

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

Significant corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Jul 2015 151,773 miles

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

SIGNIFICANT corrosion around ALL rear suspension component mounting points(chassis rails & sills)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 151,773 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

SIGNIFICANT corrosion around ALL rear suspension component mounting points(chassis rails & sills)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 145,023 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

General corrosion to underside & sills

Fail 15 Jul 2014 145,023 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

General corrosion to underside & sills

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 138,746 miles

all pascribed arias corroding

both sides inner and outer sills corroding

front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2013 138,740 miles

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

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

all pascribed arias corroding

both sides inner and outer sills corroding

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2012 131,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 126,927 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 119,565 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 119,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 117,333 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 113,761 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 99,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 74,522 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 TUV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

EP03 TUV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is EP03 TUV safe to buy?

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