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EA03 XEU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,320 mi
Last recorded133,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 XEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 133,320 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body panels have lots of corrosion and holes in sills but has independent chassis which is corroded but solid corrosion to O/S/F step but still sound (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 131,610 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded but just outside a percribed area

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded but not within a percribed aera

nearside and offside rear wheel arch boxes corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 131,593 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded but just outside a percribed area

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded but not within a percribed aera

nearside and offside rear wheel arch boxes corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 130,787 miles

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

Nearside both inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear wheel arch boxes corroded

crack in windscreen

Fail 5 May 2017 130,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside both inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear wheel arch boxes corroded

crack in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2016 128,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside inner sill areas of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2015 126,965 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

exhaust deteriated

Fail 1 May 2015 126,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 2 May 2014 124,645 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2014 124,610 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 121,556 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 121,535 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 117,720 miles

nearside front tyre,tread low on outer edge

Fail 8 May 2012 117,707 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre,tread low on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2011 115,397 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight mist of oil on power steering pipes

Pass 7 May 2010 111,354 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 111,354 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 109,085 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slighty split

Pass 7 May 2008 103,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 99,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 84,246 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 XEU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XEU, 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 XEU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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