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EY03 OXZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

134,042 mi
Last recorded134,042 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 134,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2025 133,163 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Mar 2025 133,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member at rear leaf spring mount corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at front leaf spring mount corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported all rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front both sides front inner arches corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded and holed

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop mount worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 May 2024 133,052 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 133,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 132,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 132,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

extensive welding been carried out all undersealed

Fail 29 Mar 2022 132,308 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

sills corroded non prescribed areas

Pass 29 Oct 2020 131,905 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 131,905 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2017 131,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x1 at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s chassis at bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 131,288 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x1 at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s chassis at bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 131,005 miles

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

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

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

Rear n/s o/s chassis slight corrosion bump stop area

Fail 4 May 2016 131,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75r16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger at leaf spring front anchor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear n/s o/s chassis slight corrosion bump stop area

Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,583 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s chassis near bump stops (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 127,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s chassis near bump stops (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 119,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,598 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,315 miles

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

scuff mark front windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2012 104,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nsf rack boot twisted

scuff mark front windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,717 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 93,716 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,651 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 78,864 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 78,864 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 59,206 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 59,206 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 50,445 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 OXZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 OXZ, 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 OXZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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