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EF03 EHC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,014 mi
Last recorded85,014 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 85,014 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Engine mounting bracket fractured UPPER ENGINE MOUNT AREA HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached WISHBONE REAR BUSH DEBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective UPPER GEARBOX MOUNT AREA CORRODED ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside OUTER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE ARM REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 28 Mar 2022 81,500 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 78,898 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,920 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,731 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 68,706 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 62,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,002 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,195 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,814 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,192 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,293 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2011 38,224 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,277 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 28,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

stone chip in front screen

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,782 miles

stone chip in front screen

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,911 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 20,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,193 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 EHC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EHC, 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 EHC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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