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EF03 DXD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,605 mi
Last recorded145,605 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 DXD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 145,605 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury rear compt. (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 143,472 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 143,427 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 141,433 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 141,350 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 138,116 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 134,778 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 134,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 130,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 125,588 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 125,549 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 118,983 miles

rear inner door handle slighlty insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 114,017 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 114,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 109,904 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,690 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,001 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 85,000 miles

Nearside Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,798 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,943 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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EF03 DXD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 EF03 DXD, 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 EF03 DXD registered?

EF03 DXD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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