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DS03 EKJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

224,752 mi
Last recorded224,752 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 EKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 224,752 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 224,751 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 205,276 miles

Front bumper insecure

cracked windscreen

n/s sills corroded

n/s/r chassis weak

Fail 16 Nov 2013 205,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 189,980 miles

front brake discs worn

front brakes imbalance 24% near limet for pass

n/s outer sill corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2012 189,978 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 149,003 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 149,003 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 131,180 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 101,545 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 61,502 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 61,497 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2006 48,310 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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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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DS03 EKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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