MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
exhaust deteriorated
n/s outer sill corroded
n/s/r inner wing to floor excessively corroded
o/s & n/.s/r chassis weak
o/s/r inner wing to floor excessively corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
exhaust deteriorated
n/s outer sill corroded
n/s/r inner wing to floor excessively corroded
o/s & n/.s/r chassis weak
o/s/r inner wing to floor excessively corroded
Front bumper insecure
cracked windscreen
n/s sills corroded
n/s/r chassis weak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front bumper insecure
n/s sills corroded
n/s/r chassis weak
front brake discs worn
front brakes imbalance 24% near limet for pass
n/s outer sill corroded
windscreen damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
oil service light on
windscreen damaged
n/s outer sill corroded
front brake discs worn
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perishing
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perishing
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
various stone chips in windscreen
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS03 EKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 DS03 EKJ, 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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What year was DS03 EKJ registered?
DS03 EKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 July 2003.
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