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EP03 TVD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,793 mi
Last recorded124,793 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 124,793 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

General underbody corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

body corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 121,042 miles

Nearside Front sill holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 121,041 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount front and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front sill holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,493 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 110,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,058 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of suspension mounting.

Offside Inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of suspension mounting.

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 96,417 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear sill corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 96,417 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear sill corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,207 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,015 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,812 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,729 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 71,505 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,057 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 65,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,948 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,277 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 34,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TVD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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