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EF03 FCD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,834 mi
Last recorded162,834 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2012 162,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 162,834 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 144,437 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r hand brake needs attention

Pass 21 Jan 2010 136,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 123,380 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 123,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Handbrake lever has slight travel

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2007 85,691 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 85,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 80,275 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 FCD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

EF03 FCD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is EF03 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 FCD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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