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EY03 VKA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,326 mi
Last recorded206,326 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 206,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner part of step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner part of step (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 206,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner part of step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner part of step (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 201,779 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 201,779 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 196,779 miles

Both sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

Nearside rear floor slightly corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside sill shows signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2015 196,779 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Both sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

Nearside rear floor slightly corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 196,771 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

bonnet

rear parking brake mounting crossmember very thin

various under body and arch panels have corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2014 190,067 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)

corrosion on o/s and n/s rear chassis sections nearing excessive

heavy corrosion on some rear body sections

Pass 8 Mar 2013 182,869 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 8 Mar 2013 182,869 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2012 168,524 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 159,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 144,886 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 144,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 125,746 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots split

Pass 6 Mar 2008 110,055 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 92,243 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 70,731 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 VKA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 VKA, 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 VKA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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