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EF03 EFU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,706 mi
Last recorded200,706 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 EFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 200,706 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer chassis (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner 1/4 panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Nov 2016 188,904 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear chassis corroded but not in prescribed area JUST acceptable at time of inspection

Nearside inner wing corroded and holed but not in prescribed area JUST acceptable at time of inspection

Nearside sill step and inner sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area JUST acceptable at time of inspection

Offside Rear chassis corroded but not in prescribed area JUST acceptable at time of inspection

Offside inner/outer sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area JUST acceptable at time of inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2015 177,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by compensator just acceptable (3.3.A.2)

nearside step corroded and holed but not in testable area

offside inner sill showing corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2014 168,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 159,775 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 151,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 151,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 139,188 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 139,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 125,227 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 125,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 114,888 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 114,686 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 104,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 94,254 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 64,503 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 EFU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF03 EFU, 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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EF03 EFU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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