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CE03 XEJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

385,766 mi
Last recorded385,766 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 XEJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 385,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 378,835 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 366,583 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 363,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 363,621 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 333,843 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2013 278,659 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 278,100 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 247,534 miles

n/s/r sill holed but not effecting vehicle strength

Pass 14 Feb 2011 232,160 miles

o/s/f suspenion arm bush has up and down movement in arm

Pass 31 Mar 2010 201,795 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 171,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 153,849 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 153,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 122,487 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 122,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 88,324 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 88,324 miles

Nearside Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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CE03 XEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE03 XEJ, 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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CE03 XEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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