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EP03 TWA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019

n/s/f wheel damaged

o/s/f drop link damaged

rusty on under body

wish bone bushes poor

Fail 4 Mar 2019

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s/f wheel damaged

o/s/f drop link damaged

rusty on under body

wish bone bushes poor

Pass 16 Apr 2018 125,183 miles

both front brake pipes have some corrosion

rear wish bone bushes starting to split

rust on underbody and very thin

Fail 11 Apr 2018 125,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front brake pipes have some corrosion

rear wish bone bushes starting to split

rust on underbody and very thin

Fail 29 Mar 2018 124,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advanced corrosion throughout vehicle

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushs both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Both sides (8.1.2a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Both rear chassis legs badly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 119,978 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 119,978 miles

Offside Front cv boot slightly split

advance corrosion though out

Fail 30 Mar 2017 119,905 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (mid) (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (mid) (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front cv boot slightly split

advance corrosion though out

Pass 11 Apr 2016 115,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion leaf spring hanger areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion leaf spring hanger areas (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 115,632 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion leaf spring hanger areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion leaf spring hanger areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,330 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 111,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 106,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 102,413 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 102,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,860 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage nearside rear light unit

slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2012 97,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage nearside rear light unit

slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 May 2011 96,530 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage nearside rear light unit

slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2010 94,064 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,258 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 89,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 87,528 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 87,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 69,563 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,274 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 TWA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWA, 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 TWA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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