CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG03 EZW

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,502 mi
Last recorded144,502 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 EZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 144,502 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 144,036 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 143,973 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 143,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 143,905 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 142,638 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside chassis legs corroded

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 141,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 241,879 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 231,209 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 139,311 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 139,311 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 138,357 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 136,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 134,561 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 132,647 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 132,647 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 123,081 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 104,179 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 104,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2008 76,578 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 76,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,252 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,352 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG03 EZW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG03 EZW, 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

How do I check the history of FG03 EZW?

You can check the full history of FG03 EZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG03 EZW registered?

FG03 EZW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is FG03 EZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 EZW shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG03 EZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG03 EZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.