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EF03 EAE

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,788 mi
Last recorded71,788 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 EAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,859 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 70,859 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,472 miles

Nearside Front 5mm wearing on edges

Nearside Rear 5mm wearing on edges

Offside Front 5mm wearing on edges

Offside Rear 3mm wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,090 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 68,090 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear front row centre (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear front row left (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

first aid kit missing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 67,067 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective second row x2 belts (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 66,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,042 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 58,267 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,920 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 54,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,533 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 41,533 miles

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

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 EAE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EF03 EAE, 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 EAE registered?

EF03 EAE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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