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EF03 FBN

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,848 mi
Last recorded135,848 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FBN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 135,848 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 135,715 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch and front of rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 131,550 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 131,533 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 127,711 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 124,729 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 120,926 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 114,679 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 114,679 miles

coolant low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 99,999 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 87,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,253 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,581 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,062 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,693 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 FBN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF03 FBN registered?

EF03 FBN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is EF03 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 FBN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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