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EX03 ZYF

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

261,828 mi
Last recorded261,828 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 ZYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 261,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 255,619 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 255,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

all 4 tyres wearing close to wear markers

minor leek exhaust

oil leek ,,minor

sill covers fitted

surface rust corrosion inner sills rear outer riggers inner wheel arches

Pass 3 Oct 2017 244,178 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 244,009 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 244,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 233,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front steel brake pipe next to chassis is slightly corroded

offside inner wing behind front wheel is corroding but not within a perscribed area

offside rear inner qaurter pannel is corroding

rear cross member is starting to corrode

Fail 4 Feb 2015 233,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front steel brake pipe next to chassis is slightly corroded

offside inner wing behind front wheel is corroding but not within a perscribed area

offside rear inner qaurter pannel is corroding

rear cross member is starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2014 221,784 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 221,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 210,380 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 210,380 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 194,129 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 194,129 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 171,914 miles

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 171,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 150,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 130,381 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes have slight play

front wishbones, bushes perished

Fail 18 Sep 2009 130,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes have slight play

front wishbones, bushes perished

Pass 23 Sep 2008 106,452 miles

N/S and O/S FRONT AND REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 106,131 miles

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

N/S and O/S FRONT AND REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,977 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 82,965 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 63,603 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 43,054 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 ZYF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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