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EU03 ETT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2406cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

208,392 mi
Last recorded208,392 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ETT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,406cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 208,392 miles

Front and rear both sides have corrosion within to springs shocks and front seat belt mounts

Front and rear corrosion to leaf springs and coil springs

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 208,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front and rear both sides have corrosion within to springs shocks and front seat belt mounts

Front and rear corrosion to leaf springs and coil springs

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 203,217 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded, but welded from inside vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2016 203,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded, but welded from inside vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2015 196,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Feb 2015 196,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2014 192,148 miles

both front inner arches very rusty

underside getting very rusty around suspension areas

Fail 24 Feb 2014 192,143 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front inner arches very rusty

underside getting very rusty around suspension areas

Pass 12 Mar 2013 189,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear floor corroded but welded from inside vehicle

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 189,159 miles

Offside rear floorpan corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 180,565 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 180,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 168,462 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tailpipe mount perished

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 149,394 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 149,393 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 125,385 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 75,929 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 75,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise n/s/r and o/s/r light lens damaged.

Exhaust rear hanger split.

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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EU03 ETT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,406cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 EU03 ETT, 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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EU03 ETT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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