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EY03 OVS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,229 mi
Last recorded183,229 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 183,229 miles

n/s/f step and rear o/s/r inner quter panel repaired and lower back panel repaired and unersealed

slight play in inner steering rack

small crack in o/s/f screen at top

Pass 26 Feb 2015 165,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 165,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 154,019 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 154,019 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 146,014 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 145,471 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted to centre front seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

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

Occasional seats fitted in rear, seat belts not fitted when tested.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 137,132 miles

N/s reversing light not working.

Two non standard seats fitted in rear.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 137,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s reversing light not working.

Two non standard seats fitted in rear.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 127,621 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 127,621 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 116,385 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust has slight damage

Fail 6 Feb 2010 116,385 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust has slight damage

Pass 12 Feb 2008 94,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 78,972 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 OVS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

EY03 OVS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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