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ET03 OMU

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,479 mi
Last recorded206,479 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 OMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 206,479 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 196,226 miles

screen cracked

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Fail 15 Nov 2017 196,225 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush the rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear cover missing (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

screen cracked

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2016 183,745 miles

both passenger side tyres low

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s track rod end

slight roughness from o/s/f wheel bearing

wishbone bushes split slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2015 168,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

n/s/f wishbone bush split .. slight play

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2014 158,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

n/s/f/ wishbone bush split

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Fail 18 Dec 2014 158,754 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

n/s/f/ wishbone bush split

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2013 148,259 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 143,757 miles

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

wishbone bushes split

Pass 6 Jun 2011 131,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

play in front anti roll bar bushes

wishbone bushes split

Fail 6 Jun 2011 131,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

play in front anti roll bar bushes

wishbone bushes split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 117,297 miles

accident damage to both sides of bus

Pass 9 Jun 2009 102,318 miles

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

accident damage to minibus all round

oil leak

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Jun 2009 102,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

accident damage to minibus all round

oil leak

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 28 May 2008 83,485 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 83,484 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.5.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 May 2007 66,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 51,487 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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ET03 OMU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ET03 OMU, 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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ET03 OMU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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