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EA03 LXF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,472 mi
Last recorded118,472 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 LXF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 118,472 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

windscreen scratched

Fail 7 Feb 2013 118,472 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear exhaust in poor condition

windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Feb 2012 234,517 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust System Rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2012 234,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 221,210 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 221,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 184,506 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 184,506 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in windshield

Pass 31 Mar 2009 151,660 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 151,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 123,408 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 123,408 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007
Fail 24 Mar 2007 91,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 58,739 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 58,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nsr tyre just legal

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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EA03 LXF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EA03 LXF, 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 EA03 LXF registered?

EA03 LXF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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