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EA03 XEH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

307,021 mi
Last recorded307,021 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 307,021 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Step area corroded

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Step area corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 305,448 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track control ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track control ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside 37% under (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 296,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 255,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 188,679 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 175,158 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 139,892 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 116,403 miles

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

break glass hammer missing

fuel cap hard to open

Pass 2 Apr 2012 109,366 miles

nsf tyre getting low

nsr outer tyre: outer wall is perished and starting to crack and split (1857516c 104/102)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 99,021 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,871 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,890 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 71,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 63,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,292 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 38,620 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 XEH 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 EA03 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

EA03 XEH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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