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EP03 TVU

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,154 mi
Last recorded175,154 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 175,154 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 175,102 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 175,033 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 175,009 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 174,903 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 174,872 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 174,838 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 159,030 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 158,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 143,499 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 133,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 130,875 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 126,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 123,547 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 123,547 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 117,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 113,003 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 108,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 205,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 176,964 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 176,964 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 165,153 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 155,645 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 131,513 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 131,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 100,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 100,543 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 TVU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

EP03 TVU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is EP03 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 TVU shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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