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ET03 VHJ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,156 mi
Last recorded140,156 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 140,156 miles

exhaust blow at front flexi

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Jan 2012 128,796 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre is slightly distorted

Fail 28 Jan 2012 128,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre is slightly distorted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 109,907 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 77,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 77,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,263 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 44,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 19,223 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 19,114 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 VHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 VHJ registered?

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

Is ET03 VHJ safe to buy?

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