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EX03 WMW

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,049 mi
Last recorded155,049 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 WMW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 155,049 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 155,042 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 146,198 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 146,192 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to wheel arch plate not continually welded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,586 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 114,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,285 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front disc slightly worn.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 11,282 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front disc slightly worn.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 288,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 265,667 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 247,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 247,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 239,199 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 216,538 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 185,324 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 162,229 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 124,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 98,033 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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EX03 WMW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX03 WMW, 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 WMW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is EX03 WMW safe to buy?

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