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EF03 FCN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,126 mi
Last recorded155,126 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 155,126 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 148,895 miles

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2014 136,805 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 136,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 114,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 111,489 miles

major engine oil leak

offside mirror dammaged

rear shockers weaping

fan belt deteriorated

front tyres near limmit

all floors and chassis corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2012 111,486 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

all floors and chassis corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

fan belt deteriorated

front tyres near limmit

major engine oil leak

offside mirror dammaged

rear shockers weaping

Pass 19 Aug 2011 106,091 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

General corrosion to underbody

Offside door mirror cracked - View not impaired

Offside inner sill area holed

Fail 15 Aug 2011 106,091 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn

General corrosion to underbody

Offside door mirror cracked - View not impaired

Offside inner sill area holed

Pass 17 Aug 2010 89,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 83,810 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 83,805 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,823 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 61,676 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 61,676 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 FCN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FCN, 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 FCN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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