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EY03 OVN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,382 mi
Last recorded135,382 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 OVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 135,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension spring mounting anchor mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension spring mounting shackle and anchor mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen on drivers side lower (3.2 (a) (i))

offside foot step is corroded not within any prescribed areas

sliding side door cannot be opened from outside

vehicle structure has slight corrosion in various places

Fail 5 Feb 2019 135,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension spring mounting anchor mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension spring mounting shackle and anchor mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside foot step is corroded not within any prescribed areas

sliding side door cannot be opened from outside

vehicle structure has slight corrosion in various places

Pass 7 Aug 2017 131,325 miles

Body has slight corrosion in places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mount and anchor mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component gator (2.3.3b)

Offside Front foot step is corroded not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front wiper blade is in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mount and anchor mount (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places (6.1.A.1)

engine oil filler cap missing causing oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2017 130,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion in places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mount and anchor mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component gator (2.3.3b)

Offside Front foot step is corroded not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front wiper blade is in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mount and anchor mount (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places (6.1.A.1)

engine oil filler cap missing causing oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 115,864 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r fog light n/w

o/s/ steering rack boot damp.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 115,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r fog light n/w

o/s/ steering rack boot damp.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 103,681 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper deteriorated

prop shaft coupling bolt missing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,703 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2014 97,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 86,468 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,468 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,266 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 70,470 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 70,425 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 63,171 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,092 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 46,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,124 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 39,102 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 39,075 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,741 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 OVN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OVN, 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 OVN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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