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ET03 SPX

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,360 mi
Last recorded128,360 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 SPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 128,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 128,360 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,624 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 122,624 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 121,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2017 121,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 116,415 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 116,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 110,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 110,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 89,046 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,421 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 75,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,456 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,499 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,608 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 10,972 miles

presenter advised to change both front wipers, and adjust the washer lower.

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 SPX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ET03 SPX, 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 SPX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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