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ET03 USY

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,915 mi
Last recorded59,915 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 USY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,339 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,195 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 54,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,919 miles

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

rear nearside tyre's sidewall showing signs of cracks

Fail 17 Mar 2014 51,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear nearside tyre's sidewall showing signs of cracks

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,200 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,096 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 34,096 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,994 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 25,994 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,972 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,534 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 3,365 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 3,324 miles

Oil leaking from oil filter at quite a fast rate.

Power steering fluid leaking from pipe(s) on nearside front.

Fail 25 Jan 2007 3,324 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leaking from oil filter housing at quite a fast rate.

Power steering fluid leaking from pipe(s) on nearside front.

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 USY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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