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2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

191,832 mi
Last recorded191,832 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration600 EFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 191,832 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy also slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall starting to perish 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 189,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + starting to perish 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 189,658 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front discs (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced beside the anti roll bar drop link (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + starting to perish 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 186,288 miles

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

Damage to front bumper

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in offside front steering rack joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 186,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Damage to front bumper

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in offside front steering rack joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 180,917 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 173,378 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 173,361 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn support bearing collapsed (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested not tested due to excessive oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 164,819 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 152,836 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 144,599 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 144,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 137,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 127,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion under drivers step (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Dec 2016 124,497 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users both front body bolts very loose (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion under drivers step (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Upper side light inop

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

Offside Front tyre flat

Offside Rear hand brake cable seized

clutch pedal rubber worn

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Jan 2016 115,629 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 115,624 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 103,175 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 103,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 93,365 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 93,358 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 80,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 80,414 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 49,239 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 49,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,360 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 14,237 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 11,060 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 11,060 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 8,017 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 8,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 5,640 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 5,640 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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600 EFV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 600 EFV, 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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600 EFV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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