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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
n/s steering rack inner joint slight play
wiper arm pivots worn
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
n/s steering rack inner joint slight play
wiper arm pivots worn
Body has a projection caused by damage fuel cover insecure projecting sharp object (6.1.C.1)
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed At horn (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring insecure Wiring under bonnet (1.9.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (1.2.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
A B S wiring at rear axle insecure
Airbag warning light comes on intermittently then goes off
Brake pipe slightly corroded front too back (3.6.B.2c)
Centre mirror missing
Damage to both front sills by jacking incorrectly
Drivers door difficult to open from outside
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front bumper slightly loose and damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rack inner joint slight play
O/s under bonnet valve hanging down by alternator belt
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened middle (5.2.2a)
The o/s middle seat belt doesn't retracted when drivers seat fully in rear most position
The o/s rear bump stop is hanging down and insecure
Wiper arm pivots excessively worn
o/s sliding door trim loose
passenger area rear roof vent hanging down sharp edge
roof aerial insecure
slight engine oil leak
spare tyre bald
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear buh (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Both front brake discs are slightly corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
The clutch does not disengage the gearbox correctly
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Both front brake discs are slightly corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
The front bumper is slightly loose
The front number plate is slightly damaged
The n/s side door window is insecure
The power steering reservoir is slightly loose
The drivers side wiper arm pivot is excessively worn and likely to fail
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
exhaust corroded
Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
driver seat tilt mech broken
nearside mirror back missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ABS warning light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front lower ball joint gaitor split
Oil leak
Rear hand brake cables hanging down not secure
Slight bind at offside front brake
main beam warning light not working
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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ET03 OWM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 ET03 OWM, 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 OWM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 2003.
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