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EY03 ONS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,491 mi
Last recorded172,491 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2017 172,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 161,350 miles

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

both front door steps corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 161,350 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

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

both front door steps corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 161,350 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

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

both front door steps corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 149,166 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 131,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

ns and os inner sills and front steps corroded but not within any perscribed areas

Fail 18 Aug 2014 131,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

ns and os inner sills and front steps corroded but not within any perscribed areas

Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,790 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 104,781 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,953 miles

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)

o/s/r of rear seat belt marked

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,761 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 126,572 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 113,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 100,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 79,273 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,847 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 ONS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ONS, 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 ONS registered?

EY03 ONS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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