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EU03 USB

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 USB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026
Fail 24 Jun 2026

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple places at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 147,975 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface rust all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 140,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 140,128 miles

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

Rear Registration plate ladder on door

Fail 20 Sep 2019 140,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate ladder on door

Pass 6 Sep 2018 137,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

main exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking fumes

Fail 6 Sep 2018 137,671 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended last row of seats (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

main exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking fumes

Pass 13 Sep 2017 131,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and tail pipe minor leak (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion center inner sill body panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 118,003 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 118,003 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 109,890 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 100,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

fuel cover flap insecure

near side front tyre poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2013 100,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front ciscs in a very poor condition

fuel cover flap insecure

near side front tyre poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,140 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 91,133 miles

Centre Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Centre Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,171 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2011 79,171 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 65,662 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,662 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,786 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,289 miles

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 36,241 miles

Nearside Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,510 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 USB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 USB, 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 USB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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