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EY03 VKD

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

183,744 mi
Last recorded183,744 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 VKD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 183,744 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 179,907 miles

both front anti-roll bar saddle bushes have play

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding on edges

general underbody corrosion

n/a/r leaf spring eye shackle bush deteriorating

n/s/f bearing slight play

o/s/f bearing slight noise

o/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

passenger outer door handle sticking

Pass 25 Jan 2014 165,355 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r leaf spring slightly misaligned

o/s/r bumpstop missing

Fail 24 Jan 2014 165,355 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r leaf spring slightly misaligned

o/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 136,874 miles

both front wheel bearings just meet for roughness

exhaust corroding

front brake pipes corroding

front discs corroded/lipped

front tyres perishing

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f track rod end just meets for play

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres perishing

suspension shows age/wear

windscren cracked (view ok)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 112,210 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front brake pipes corroding

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2011 88,017 miles

brake fluid looks dirty

exhaust corroding in places

n/s/r tyre perishing/close to wear bars (may need replacing soon)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges/perishing (may need replacing soon)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,009 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,266 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 VKD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VKD, 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 VKD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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