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EA03 XDE

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,373 mi
Last recorded149,373 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 XDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 149,373 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 149,373 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 143,012 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 143,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 138,902 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bothsides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 May 2016 132,530 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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 2 Apr 2015 126,720 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 119,079 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 115,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 111,912 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 103,333 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 94,821 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 88,790 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting slight split

Fail 30 Jan 2009 88,790 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber mounting slight split

Pass 4 Feb 2008 85,426 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 81,186 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 65,432 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 65,432 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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 XDE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

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

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