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EA03 LXP

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

142,365 mi
Last recorded142,365 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 LXP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 142,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 142,365 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 139,447 miles

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & outers - offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 133,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 133,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 129,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 129,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r ,o/s/r heavily protected with a grease like substance difficult to assess (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 127,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r ,o/s/r heavily protected with a grease like substance difficult to assess (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 125,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion building on rear chassi

Pass 24 Mar 2020 124,724 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

n/s & o/s sills corrosion starting

Pass 11 Mar 2019 122,774 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

corrosion building generally on underside

Pass 6 Mar 2018 119,835 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,979 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed on sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,211 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2016 113,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2015 110,352 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2014 107,722 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,505 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 96,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 77,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 66,303 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 56,346 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 44,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,577 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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EA03 LXP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EA03 LXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 LXP registered?

EA03 LXP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EA03 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 LXP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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