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EX03 ZTC

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

287,463 mi
Last recorded287,463 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 287,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

all suspension and sub-frame covered in thick layer of grease

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Jun 2020 286,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underbody sign of corrosion , covered with grease all area .subframe . sills

Pass 23 Feb 2019 279,849 miles

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

Corrosion on inner sills

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel straps corroded advise to replace (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 279,849 miles

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

Corrosion on inner sills

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel straps corroded advise to replace (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 278,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion all flloor area , (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 278,049 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion all flloor area , (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 261,586 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 261,586 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 235,723 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 235,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 223,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2014 223,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2013 209,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle in places

Pass 31 Aug 2013 209,788 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle in places

Fail 28 Aug 2012 195,924 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 195,924 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 185,216 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 185,216 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 171,415 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 171,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 158,142 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 146,596 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Mar 2006 90,309 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 90,309 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NS headlamp aim on low limit

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

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 ZTC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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