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FD03 EOZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,009 mi
Last recorded159,009 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 EOZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 159,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Oct 2018 159,009 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 157,497 miles

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

engine cross member bolt missing

Fail 24 Oct 2017 157,496 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushers (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushers (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section on (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack worn on inner pinion (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH FRONT (3.7.B.3)

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

engine cross member bolt missing

Pass 4 Nov 2016 155,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 155,550 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 151,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in propshaft rear centre bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2013 147,238 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 147,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 124,546 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 May 2012 124,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 106,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 106,341 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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)

chassis plate sticker missing / log book supplied

Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,216 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front & rear tyres different sizes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2009 73,196 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front & rear tyres different sizes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2008 93,121 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,923 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 58,799 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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FD03 EOZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FD03 EOZ, 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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FD03 EOZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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