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EX03 ZWJ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

331,156 mi
Last recorded331,156 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 ZWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 331,156 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Both Rear spring mountings had poor repair

Both front tyres worn and cracking

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Holed (7.1.2)

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

Handbrake cable touching on exhaust

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not excessive to outer sill

Nearside sills corroded

Offside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front seat bolts loose

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 331,139 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Both Rear spring mountings had poor repair

Both front tyres worn and cracking

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Holed (7.1.2)

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

Handbrake cable touching on exhaust

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not excessive to outer sill

Nearside sills corroded

Offside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front seat bolts loose

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 331,119 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerdoor step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both innersils (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

both rear innersills slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2016 312,354 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 300,191 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 286,988 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked no seats fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 260,676 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 241,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 197,384 miles

screen/smoke test high reading

Fail 5 Jan 2011 148,315 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

wipers

Pass 5 Jan 2011 148,315 miles

wipers

Fail 15 Jan 2010 98,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 98,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 88,288 miles

osf wb sounds dry

Pass 9 Jan 2008 72,193 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 67,541 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 67,541 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,988 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

windscreen is damaged outside of swept area

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 ZWJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red 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 ZWJ, 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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What year was EX03 ZWJ registered?

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

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