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EX03 WLW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

314,380 mi
Last recorded314,380 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 WLW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 314,380 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 306,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 299,241 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavily under sealed

Fail 18 Mar 2024 299,232 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Mar 2023 293,787 miles

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

full vehicle covered with under sealer

Pass 16 Mar 2022 288,189 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 282,191 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 282,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 273,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 273,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 266,309 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 259,258 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 248,430 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front sills covered in under seal

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 225,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play endfloat (2.6.2)

corosion on both front steps underneathe

nail in divers rear inner tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2016 225,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play endfloat (2.6.2)

corosion on both front steps underneathe

nail in divers rear inner tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2015 201,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 201,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 184,270 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2013 167,386 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 167,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in drivers rear outter tyre

windscreen is cracked in zone b but not in swept area

Pass 20 Feb 2012 150,400 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 150,399 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 133,513 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 133,513 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 119,607 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 119,276 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 106,302 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 71,774 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 71,774 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,773 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 61,799 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 61,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EX03 WLW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 EX03 WLW, 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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EX03 WLW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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