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EX03 WVJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,265 mi
Last recorded140,265 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 140,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill covered in filler and under seal (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake only just met the requirement 17%

Pass 29 Jul 2015 138,933 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 135,800 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 134,604 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 134,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 132,326 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 121,638 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 121,638 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 105,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 79,610 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 79,581 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 68,460 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,209 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 50,209 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Front wipers not clearing screen efficiently.

N/S front track rod boot split.

N/S rear mud guard damaged.

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

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

Signs of brake fluid around n/s rear wheel.

o/S mirror cracked.

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 WVJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EX03 WVJ, 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 WVJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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