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EA03 XEB

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,316 mi
Last recorded138,316 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 XEB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2020 138,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 121,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 116,712 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 archs and sill showing corrosion not holed or jaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,681 miles

ALL 4 ARCH AND SILLS SHOWING CORROSION NOT HOLED

Fail 25 Oct 2016 111,667 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 108,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 108,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leaf spring area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 108,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 104,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

mid exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s outter sills corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 104,640 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

mid exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s outter sills corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,911 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 99,909 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 96,497 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 83,689 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,985 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 78,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 71,265 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 61,105 miles

Windscreen cracked nearside, just outside prescribed area.

Fail 30 May 2007 49,884 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 49,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 37,076 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

GRILL DAMAGED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN BONNET

N/S CENTRE SEAT BELT TOP PIVOT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N/S HEADLAMP SCRATCHED

O/S REAR LAMP UNIT DAMAGED

O/S SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Fail 16 May 2006 37,076 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

GRILL DAMAGED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN

N/S CENTRE SEAT BELT TOP PIVOT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

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 XEB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XEB, 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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EA03 XEB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 2003.

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