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DS03 EKM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

316,323 mi
Last recorded316,323 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 EKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 316,323 miles

Front both side wings corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side sill corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 309,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

both side sill corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2022 306,367 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 300,110 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 298,546 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2019 292,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o\s inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o\s \f inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d\bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 283,709 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 270,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step by seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2016 254,411 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 254,328 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 243,928 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 245,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 240,735 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear inner tyre cutting out on in side

o/s front tyre cutting out on side

Fail 22 Nov 2013 240,701 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear inner tyre cutting out on in side

o/s front tyre cutting out on side

Pass 14 Dec 2012 228,003 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 195,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r inner tyre on limit time test

o/s/f trackrod end on limit time test

oil leak

windscreen has damage not in criteria or drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Mar 2010 172,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2009 165,261 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 155,897 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 134,414 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 134,410 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2006 106,293 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 EKM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EKM, 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 EKM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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