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ET03 ZGE

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

241,501 mi
Last recorded241,501 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 241,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 233,844 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 220,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 213,118 miles

os windscreen slight damage not in drivers view

osf link bar has some play in bush

rear lights slight interaction

Pass 28 Feb 2015 199,886 miles

ns mirror glass cracked

osf link bar has some play

slight dampness around nsr brake drum

Fail 28 Feb 2015 199,886 miles

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

ns mirror glass cracked

osf link bar has some play

slight dampness around nsr brake drum

Pass 15 Feb 2014 184,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 175,587 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 175,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 157,065 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 157,065 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2011 136,568 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 136,568 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 108,220 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low monitor wear [ discs ridged and worn ]

rear registration plate deteriorated advise replacing

Fail 13 Jan 2010 106,995 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low monitor wear [ discs ridged and worn ]

rear registration plate deteriorated advise replacing

Pass 29 Jan 2009 89,922 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low

Fail 29 Jan 2009 89,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low

Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,521 miles

All tyres worn and starting to perish.

Exhaust system showing surface corrosion and age.

Minor misting of oil around vacuum pump area.

Rear number plate perishing.

Slight anti-freeze leak/staining around nearside lower part of radiator.

Slight play in steering components.

Suspension and braking components showing age and wear.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 78,521 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All tyres worn and starting to perish.

Exhaust system showing surface corrosion and age.

Minor misting of oil around vacuum pump area.

Rear number plate perishing.

Slight anti-freeze leak/staining around nearside lower part of radiator.

Slight play in steering components.

Stone damage to offside rear tyre tread.

Suspension and braking components showing age and wear.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 72,147 miles

both rear tyres show perishing and slight cracking in treads

brake pedal rubber showing wear

Fail 30 Jan 2007 72,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres show perishing and slight cracking in treads

brake pedal rubber showing wear

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 ZGE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZGE, 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 ZGE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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