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EY03 DZW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,870 mi
Last recorded111,870 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 DZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 111,870 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis /cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 111,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/chassis near the front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step area near seat/ seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch /chassis area near the front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near the front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near the rear axle front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine cooling system is low on coolant (below the minimum mark) this is only an advisory not an MOT item

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis /cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 109,773 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 107,851 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 106,851 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded brake servo. (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 106,337 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded servo (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,880 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion to casing (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 105,880 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion to casing (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,190 miles

Center section of exhaust starting to deteriourate at time of test.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated at time of test

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle has patches of slight corrosion at time of test.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 27 Mar 2018 100,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring anchor mount, corrosion on sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,600 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked on outer edges

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

rear bump stops missing

Fail 17 Feb 2017 97,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked on outer edges

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

rear bump stops missing

Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,189 miles

front brake discs slightly deteriorated at time of test

front brakes have slight bind at time of test

nearside rear axle bump stop missing at time of test

offside rear axle bump stop deteriorated at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2016 94,189 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated at time of test

front brakes have slight bind at time of test

nearside rear axle bump stop missing at time of test

offside rear axle bump stop deteriorated at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,181 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 87,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,949 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 84,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,458 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 DZW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EY03 DZW, 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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EY03 DZW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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