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EA03 XEJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

267,638 mi
Last recorded267,638 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 267,638 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 204,210 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 242,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill between front & rear passenger steps (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill next to front leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill just behind driver step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill next to front leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Emergency exit door (6.2.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 out of 5 out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 232,492 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread low

Pass 3 Dec 2018 224,640 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 213,386 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 213,024 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 212,496 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 212,496 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 211,727 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 202,274 miles

slight oil leak nearside of engine

Pass 4 Apr 2012 185,995 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outter edge

o/s/r tyre 2mm

sump gasket leak

wish bone bushes split

Pass 12 Apr 2011 170,196 miles

3x chips on screen

numerous seat belts slow to retract

Fail 11 Apr 2011 170,196 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

3x chips on screen

numerous seat belts slow to retract

Pass 12 Apr 2010 148,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 128,482 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 128,473 miles

Nearside Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.12.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 106,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,417 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 XEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

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

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