MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
centre / rear prop shaft bush worn
offside front tyre perished
offside rear light lens damaged
oil leak
tipper body corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail support beam (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch badly in several places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep outersill (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both doorstep areas badly in several places (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both doorstep under sills badly in several places (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
centre / rear prop shaft bush worn
offside front tyre perished
offside rear light lens damaged
oil leak
tipper body corroded
Nearside 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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both door step /undersill areas holed and coroded but not in perscribed area
both door step and outer sills slightly corroded
brake pedal anti slip slightly worn
centre prop shaft bearing worn
driver seat cusion has slight damage
nearside wing mirror secured by tape
offside front inner flitch/chassis rails holed and corroded but not in perscribed area
offside rear light lens has slight damage
oil leak
tipper body slightly corroded
wipers slightly smearing screen
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside 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)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both door step undersill areas holed and corroded but not in perscribed area
both door stepa and outersills slightly corroded
brake pedal anti slip wearing
centre prop shaft bearing worn
driver seat cushion has slight damage
nearside wing mirror secured with tape
offside front inner flitch/chassis rails holed and corroded but not in perscribed area
offside rear light lens has slight damage
tipper body slightly corroded
wipers slightly smearing screen
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
bonnet damaged
fuel tank slighty damp
oil leak around engine
rear number plate slighty dirty
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
bonnet damaged
fuel tank slighty damp
oil leak around engine
rear number plate slighty dirty
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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DS03 EKL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DS03 EKL, 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 EKL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2003.
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