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EY03 NGU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,263 mi
Last recorded189,263 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 NGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 189,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 183,083 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 183,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 177,271 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 164,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 164,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 147,447 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 134,584 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 134,584 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 120,784 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 106,892 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 106,883 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 93,368 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 93,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 79,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,056 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 62,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 NGU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EY03 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

EY03 NGU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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