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DS03 EKL

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,058 mi
Last recorded203,058 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 EKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 203,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 196,482 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 196,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 172,383 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 153,853 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 136,871 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 126,114 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 126,114 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 118,970 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 118,821 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 110,138 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 110,138 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 99,766 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 86,452 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 70,924 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 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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