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EY03 OTP

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,095 mi
Last recorded149,095 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 OTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 149,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Body corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body corroded

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

Offside Front Sill corroded

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

Oil sump corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 149,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 149,095 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by compensator mounting inside and outside (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 148,485 miles

Steering system slightly rough slight knock noise noticed (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 148,483 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement WHEELS UNABLE TO SPIN MANUALLY (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough slight knock noise noticed (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 139,342 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2014 139,341 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 137,430 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 132,822 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 132,822 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 119,110 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 103,955 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 103,758 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 91,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 63,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,446 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 OTP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 OTP, 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 OTP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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