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EY03 PFV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,346 mi
Last recorded167,346 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 167,346 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes coated in shootz

Fail 19 Jul 2012 167,346 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes coated in shootz

Pass 15 Jul 2011 159,835 miles

front tyres look in poor condition

metal brake pipes to both front flexy,s border line condition

slight oil leak on o/s rear back plate

Fail 14 Jul 2011 159,834 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres look in poor condition

metal brake pipes to both front flexy,s border line condition

slight oil leak on o/s rear back plate

Pass 8 Jul 2010 131,382 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 115,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 91,085 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 91,085 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside External window insecure and likely to fall out (6.11.1)

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 70,003 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 69,991 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,859 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 PFV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

EY03 PFV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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