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FV03 EWB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,484 mi
Last recorded176,484 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 176,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 169,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to center (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front plastic trim missing on windscreen both sides (sharp edges exposed)

Fail 9 Jun 2021 169,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door under sill marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above wheel marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door under sill marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above wheel marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to center (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front plastic trim missing on windscreen both sides (sharp edges exposed)

Pass 23 Jun 2020 169,405 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 169,149 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 168,286 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 168,284 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both dip beam (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load vale to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure drivers (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer tyre perishing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 7 May 2015 157,948 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 157,946 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 146,151 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Fail 23 Apr 2014 146,148 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Pass 14 Nov 2012 127,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 127,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 116,844 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 116,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 105,214 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 94,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 80,963 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 80,963 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2007 72,692 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 72,692 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 61,270 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 61,270 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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FV03 EWB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FV03 EWB, 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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FV03 EWB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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