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EF03 FAJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,380 mi
Last recorded168,380 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FAJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 168,380 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 160,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 152,298 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 152,298 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 149,898 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 147,767 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger rusty

Pass 21 May 2013 146,636 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 131,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 131,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 112,626 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 112,626 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 13 May 2010 94,517 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly.

N/S/F wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 11 May 2009 77,534 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 61,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 53,922 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 39,382 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 FAJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FAJ, 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 FAJ registered?

EF03 FAJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is EF03 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 FAJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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