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EY03 ZDP

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,632 mi
Last recorded181,632 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 ZDP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 181,632 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 178,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 174,991 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 171,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 167,404 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 163,890 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 155,430 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 150,241 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 140,607 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 128,393 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 119,528 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 105,577 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,125 miles

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

auxilliary belt slightly cracking

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

front brake discs pitted

handbrake telltale not working

n/s and o/s front bottom arm rear bushes deteriorated but no movement

n/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 8 Feb 2013 96,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brakes require inspection

exhaust centre box corroded

handbrake telltale not working

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 81,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,437 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,836 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,380 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,298 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 40,298 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,412 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 31,391 miles

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 ZDP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY03 ZDP registered?

EY03 ZDP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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