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EY03 DLN

2003 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

155,256 mi
Last recorded155,256 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 DLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 155,256 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 152,706 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 152,705 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 151,519 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 149,030 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 149,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 147,060 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 143,888 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 143,888 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 139,549 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 139,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 138,372 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 138,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 May 2017 137,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 136,217 miles

BOTH front wheels a bit tight under rotation

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 132,336 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 132,318 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 130,097 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 124,921 miles

aux heater exhaust pipe clamp deteriorated

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2011 123,537 miles

osf door mirror slight damage

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)

front windscreen light scratches

Pass 15 Jul 2010 122,884 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 106,266 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 82,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,067 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,935 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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EY03 DLN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Purple with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EY03 DLN, 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 EY03 DLN registered?

EY03 DLN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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