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EU03 RNJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,382 mi
Last recorded117,382 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 RNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 117,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 117,382 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

small rust holes in both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 11 Feb 2025 112,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

aux belt worn

both inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2025 112,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

aux belt worn

both inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 109,307 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 109,307 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,307 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 101,382 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 96,533 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 91,499 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,684 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 88,345 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,804 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,304 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,263 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 79,263 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,604 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,297 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 70,297 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,728 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 62,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,552 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,012 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 33,891 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 33,891 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,862 miles

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 RNJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU03 RNJ, 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 EU03 RNJ registered?

EU03 RNJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EU03 RNJ safe to buy?

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